Project Specialist
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC

Job Info

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Overview of the Position:

This position manages restaurant development new build and remodel projects in support of Franchisees and/or Brands. The Development Specialist works directly with the Franchise, General Contractor, Architect, Brand and Suppliers to enable successful and timely builds

Essential Functions:

• Amplifies relationships with Franchisees and/or Brands by managing restaurant new build and remodel projects.

• Verifies integrity of plans and designs.

• Completes take offs from the plans and designs.

• Delivers accurate and timely quotes with supplier cost comparisons, influences to reduce store package cost and total cost of ownership.

• Secures quote approvals.

• Manages the customer build schedule, placing orders to ensure supplier-specific lead times accommodate required project timing.

• Proactively identifies and resolves issues in partnership with Franchisees, General Contractors, the Brands, Architects, Suppliers, and Freight Carriers.

• Works collaboratively with Franchisees and the Brands to capture development plans and timelines to inform forecasts.

• Partners with the extended team to identify and deliver process improvement in support of Franchisees, Brands, and Suppliers.

• Utilizes all resources to deliver on time projects.

• Trusted advisor to Franchisee and Brand partners.

• Maintains project management data to ensure proper tracking and oversight of builds.

• Utilizes reporting to ensure on time delivery.

• Works with the S&OP team to provide order status and customer shipping information.

• Builds and maintains proficiency in the use of ERP, PowerBI, SharePoint, and Knowledge Management Systems.

• Provides exceptional member support. Expert in equipment and asset product knowledge.

• Provides product technical information, as needed.

• Proactively resolves member escalations and/or supplier issues.

• Pursues on-going personal and professional development

• Assumes other duties as assigned.

World Class with Class - Our Values

• Candidate will be a leader of WC2 values and proactively drive business solutions based on the following expectations:

• Integrity

§ Uncompromising adherence to being honest, truthful and ethically strong at all times.

§ Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents, while managing tight timelines in a dynamic environment.

• Decisiveness

§ Ability to develop and make strategic solution decisions.

• Proactive

§ Candidate will have an extremely high level of ambition and motivation for success, will be solutions oriented, results driven and a self-starter.

• Breakthrough results

§ Candidate will embrace change to drive results.

• High expectations of stakeholders

§ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly.

§ Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize. Flexibility and adaptability to change is crucial.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 2 to 5 years of experience supporting field projects and/or material supply and/or 3 years of experience in order fulfillment, sales support, customer service, warehouse, and/or supplier management.

• Restaurant or retail operational experience is preferred.

• A self-starter with an exceptional work ethic.

• Ability to manage and juggle several complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Prefer experience with restaurant equipment.

• Prefer experience supporting field/construction/development projects.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal skills.

• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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