Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op is currently seeking a Program Manager to join the Habit Operations Team in Irvine, California.
Position Overview
This role supports flawless execution of supply chain initiatives for The Habit Burger Grill, serving 390+ restaurants nationwide. The Program Manager collaborates with RSCS, suppliers, distributors, and brand partners to manage projects that enable uninterrupted supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Testing new products and core menu upgrades
- Driving Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI) initiatives
- Specification optimization testing and implementation
- Supporting restaurant development, equipment assets, and smallwares
This is a hybrid role: on site 2-3 days/week at the Taco Bell Headquarters in Irvine, CA.
We offer excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Retirement, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Free Lunch on Wednesday and much more.
Position Responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage and execute supply chain initiatives from test kitchen concept through commercialization for national
launch.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and distributors to develop supply strategies that
minimize risk and maximize flexibility.
- Identify and document supply chain requirements for all initiatives, including planning contingencies, capacity
assurance, and ingredient procurement timelines.
- Capture and apply key learnings to drive continuous improvement and future planning.
- Manage program documentation including inventory authorizations and notifications.
Cost Savings (Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI))
- Execute cost-saving strategies that deliver margin improvement while maintaining quality, food safety, and
customer experience.
- Support development of a multi-year roadmap for margin improvement initiatives in alignment with leadership.
- Facilitate monthly alignment between RSCS and brand for financial reporting and analysis.
- Provide timely updates and insights to RSCS, brand partners, and leadership.
Development, Equipment, and Assets
- Partner with Habit brand asset and operations teams to align on new designs, specifications, processes, and
strategies.
- Manage development pipeline and equipment base business needs to ensure supply continuity.
- Drive actions to reduce costs and lead times in support of RMI opportunities.
- Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external partners to ensure alignment and connectivity.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external partners including brand, suppliers, and
distributors.
- Drive a culture of collaboration in a matrixed organization.
- Lead special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Required: 3–5 years of business experience in one or more of the following areas: Demand Planning, Project
Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Procurement.
- Preferred: Experience with food/packaging supply chain planning or project management in the
restaurant/foodservice, distribution, and/or manufacturing environment.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
- Preferred: MBA or master’s in supply chain management.
- Certifications preferred: APICS CPIM, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISM CPSM.
- Role model RSCS’s World Class with Class (WC2) Cultural Values
- Strong project management and collaboration skills
- Ability to influence decisions and outcomes.
- Process orientation and problem-solving capability.
- Data analysis and insight development
- Negotiation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Presentation skills geared toward Director/VP levels.
Relationships Interactions
- Cross-functional project team (Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Business
Planning, and Training)
- Suppliers
- Procurement
- Franchisees
- Distributors
- Brand Leadership
- RSCS Leadership
