Supply Head Chain

• Lead the full supply chain: purchasing, commissary production, warehouse and inventory, and delivery to branches
• Manage the Commissary & Logistics team and the purchasing staff
• Source and manage local suppliers: get quotes, negotiate prices and terms, and review supplier performance regularly
• Plan and track imported ingredients and supplies from the franchisor, including ordering lead times, shipping, customs and landed cost
• Set par levels and a reorder system for the warehouse and every branch, so we avoid both stockouts and overstock
• Run regular inventory counts at the warehouse and branches, and investigate any variances
• Control waste, spoilage and expiry using FIFO/FEFO, and keep proper storage conditions for all items
• Plan commissary production against branch demand, and keep commissary food safety and sanitation standards in place
• Schedule branch deliveries and manage delivery costs
• Work with Accounting so purchases, inventory and COGS are recorded correctly and on time
• Write and enforce SOPs for ordering, receiving, storage, transfers and counts
• Send a monthly report on purchase costs, inventory levels, wastage, stock variances and supplier performance

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years in supply chain, purchasing or inventory management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or head role
• F&B experience required, preferably with a café, restaurant group or commissary that supplies several branches
• Hands-on experience with inventory systems and inventory counts
• Strong negotiator with a track record of lowering supply costs
• Good with numbers and Excel: you can work out food cost, landed cost and stock variances
• Knowledge of food safety and proper food storage
• Organized and process-driven, and firm about controls