Restaurant Equipment Specialist
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC

Job Info

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Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Restaurant Equipment Specialist to join the Restaurant Development Team in Louisville, KY.

Overview of the Position:

This position manages restaurant development new build and remodel equipment 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.

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Excellent Benefits: vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays, retirement, life insurance, wellness program and much more.

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.

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.

• Bachelor of Science required. 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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