Supply Performance Manager

Job title:

Supply Performance Manager

Company

KFC

Job description

Welcome to KFCTake one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC.Since 1939, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world, and today we’re proud to be in over 1000 communities across the UK & Ireland. But without our people, none of it would be possible. Just like our recipe, they’re all original.Join us. Bring it. And together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary.Bringing it to the role.You will join the KFC Supply Chain Team as Supplier Performance Manager, working within the Food & Pack Team. You will play the essential role of being the Pivot between the Procurement Category Managers, our Pan- Europe Market’s and it suppliers ensuring a world – class, robust supply chain.What you’ll do:

• Support BMU, SCM, QA and NPD on urgent supplier issues & crisis management escalations.
• Monitoring Supplier performance
• PIS set up and Management (Manage pricing query disputes).
• Supply chain performance reporting and KPI metrics (OTIF)
• Product/ supplier database management
• Category Contract allocation and Market reporting
• Category compliance tracking (TrueView)
• Contract/ allocation performance monitoring
• Project support – Specifically planning and execution of Legislation reporting requirements.
• Support in AOP process with Category Managers supporting with tools such as price curves, delivering into AOP. Manager
• Supplier/ product tender implementation and changeover and managing no- stock write offs with old suppliers.
• Support in supplier review meetings, and preparation of prior to support Category Managers.
• Escalation support – local BMU SCM, QA and NPD on urgent supply issues & crisis management
• Support Supply performance and cost optimization
• Inventory optimization
• Contract Management an adherence
• Pricing change management – PIS
• Collating market demand forecasts (Temporary)

Experience

• Experience in a fast- paced Supply Chain environment.
• Working with third party distributors and logistics organizations (not essential).
• Ideally Having worked with suppliers in Food, Beverage and Packaging Sectors previously.
• Had some Buying experience of small Categories/ spends.
• A background or experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics or Planning.
• High performing skills in EXCEL/ Power – Point.
• CIPS – Or studying to attain CIPS (Nice to have).
• Previous experience of Buying (Nice to have).
• Other than English, any other European Languages (Nice to have).

ABOUT YOU

• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Quick to learn and apply new knowledge
• Values action over activity
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team worker
• Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization

Be Original.At KFC, everyone gets a seat at our table. Since we landed in the UK in 1965, we’ve fed our people’s potential – to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun.Because it’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it. Unapologetically you, undeniably original.You’ll work with colleagues who all bring their originality to the table: their energy, spirit and sizzle and make every day high flyin’ and high fryin’.As a multi-billion-pound business with over 1000 restaurants, we take ambition seriously. You’ll be treated with respect and supported in everything you do as you roll up your sleeves and play your part in bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to our customers. And whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there. From flexible working to the chance to earn qualifications, we got you. There are all kinds of opportunities at KFC.Buckets of BenefitsA career with KFC offers much more than just fantastic earning potential. We reward achievement with amazing incentives and benefits, including:

• Flexible, hybrid working with our Restaurant Support Centre located in Woking, Surrey – a 24-minute train ride from London Waterloo. Depending on job requirement, travel across the UK & Ireland may be required.
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution.
• ‘Fri-Yay’ time – finish up at 1pm every Friday, all year round.
• Live Well Days – 5 days per year to disconnect from our day-to-day (in addition to 25 days annual leave and bank holidays).
• You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days of your core annual leave allowance each year.
• After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
• Bonus – We work hard and do our best work to succeed together. When the company and individual goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Wellness– We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including Telus Health, and 1:1 Mental Health coaching sessions with our partner Sanctus.
• Private healthcare, including access to Digital GP, with the option to increase to include family cover.
• Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and income protection insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Study Support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Parental Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave and flexible return to work options for those important times.
• Colleague Discount – If you love KFC as much as we do, you’ll received a 25% discount.

Our Commitment to YouOur customers come from all walks of life and so do our teams. We value, support, and celebrate the things that make Team KFC authentic and original and all candidates – regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation.We welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our industry such as women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.To make your journey with us accessible and tailored to your needs, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during your recruitment process, or any other requirements.Neurodiverse? Our accessibility toolbar can support you when you apply.Ready to apply?If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and dedication to KFC, we encourage you to apply now. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and embarking on this extraordinary journey together. Bring it.Don’t tick all the boxes? Don’t worry. If you don’t match all the criteria for the role and still think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos — KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill — on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.About Company: We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We make our chicken by hand (and we eat it with our hands too). We lead with our hearts, work hard and have fun – and we welcome everyone. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone’s got a place at the Colonel’s table.

Expected salary

Location

Woking, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:23:48 GMT

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