Supply technician Jobs in Renton, WA

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communities they serve.

Because at MOD we don't just make pizzas. We make pizzas that make the world a better place - a world where doing the right thing has far-reaching ripples, where people are at the heart of every decision and were pizza powers possibility.

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000

Actual salaries will be based on candidates qualifications, competencies, experience and geographic location. .

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time (Washington Paid Sick Leave or Seattle Sick and Safe time where applicable)
• Paid vacation grant starting at 20 days per year, increasing to as much as 30 days
• Pet insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Free counseling sessions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement

At our table, everyone has a place. Explore your inner pizza enthusiast and feel right at home. Apply today to work for a restaurant company that is also a social movement.

Summary

The Sourcing Manager will report to the Director of Consolidated Supply Chain. You will be responsible in leading and supporting all facets of the supply chain function across a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands. This role will lead supplier management efforts, including performance tracking, relationship building and escalation protocols, to ensure suppliers consistently meet or exceed brand expectations. You will oversee product availability, quality, and cost effectiveness, while championing operational excellence and a seamless experience for internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to strategic sourcing responsibilities, this role will support the Supply Chain Operations team with inventory management. This includes monitoring the inventory position across our items at our broadline distributors, liaising with our broadline distributors and supplier partners where needed, as well as handling the intake and general administrative management of inquiries into the Supply Chain Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end sourcing across several major categories, including developing category/sourcing strategies, bottom-up cost modeling, running competitive RFX events, negotiating contracts and ongoing supplier management
• Evaluating supplier proposals; reviewing proposed products and services
• Negotiating cost effective pricing programs, adhering to MOD guidelines and quality specifications
• Being accountable for supplier relationships and performance management
• Facilitating Key Business Reviews to ensure alignment with suppliers related to performance, continuous improvement goals, and platform strategy.
• Facilitate supplier involvement in joint continuous improvement efforts with a focus on quality and lead-time.
• Maintaining Supplier Scorecards and KPIs to facilitate continuous improvement in the areas of Production, Fulfillment, Quality, Cost of Goods, Inventory Management, Waste, and other metrics.
• Ensuring that standard costs are set and aligned to contractual commitments.
• Assisting in the timely resolution of day-to-day issues that occur at MOD Pizza locations with your category or supplier partners.
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with strategic supply chain partners
• Partnering with Culinary, Marketing, and Operations Services to enhance menu offerings and packaging solutions at favorable pricing.
• Identifying areas for cost reduction, supporting efforts to improve value wherever possible.
• Evaluating impact resulting from changes and exceptions in processes
• Collaborating with food safety and quality to mitigate risks throughout the supply chain
• Use existing software, reporting, and analytical tools to review inventory positions at our distributor for new products and limited time offer products
• Collate and communicate/flag implementation timing concerns with our broadline distributor and supplier partners where needed
• Drive process improvements in administrative areas of the supplier onboarding and management process
• Maintain and update supply chain databases pertaining to contract administration and pricing agreement compliance and reporting to support strategic sourcing

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct work experience in food sourcing / supply chain management
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Base understanding and working knowledge of purchasing and supply management, and how it relates to operations.
• Experience commercializing multi-market/region, multi-channel product introductions.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing, supply management, logistics, and food and beverage categories
• Ability to run cost savings analysis measuring savings/impact.
• Working knowledge of supply chain (demand planning, sourcing, distribution), and how it relates to field operations
• Ability to travel as required (e.g., supplier visits)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Restaurant Experience

Physical Requirements

Office work involves remaining in a stationary position most of the time in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse and telephone. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Occasionally move about the work site to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly move objects. Communicate and exchange information with co-workers and other individuals in person and electronically.

At our table, everyone has a place. Explore your inner pizza enthusiast and feel right at home. Apply today to work in a restaurant that is also a social movement.

This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. At MOD, we believe in creating a world that works for and includes everyone. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact applicantADA@. MOD is a fair chance employer. Los Angeles County qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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