Wingstop Restaurants Inc Hiring for Supply Chain Analyst at Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Full Time

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

YOUR IMPACT

Support the Supply Chain procurement activities of store distribution, coordinating new store opening readiness, Indirect Categories (services, logistics, equipment, services, furnishings) supporting our restaurant Brand Partners. This Analyst will work closely with category managers and suppliers to improve cost, quality, and service key performance measures as well as work with the Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing teams to execute strategic sourcing plans, product improvement and growth initiatives. Balance Demand with Supply for materials while maintaining the target service level to the internal customers/restaurants. Optimize the inbound supply chain and standardize the materials management process. Additional responsibilities include entry level strategic sourcing/buying activity for assigned categories, providing analytical support for logistics and distribution optimization, and developing reports, dashboards, and scorecards. Accountable to meet organizational financial goals, including cost savings, purchase price variance and market advantage targets set annually. Engage and collaborate with internal business teams to positively influence product development or supply changes based on best practice procurement processes, and leading-edge supply solutions achieved through strategic supplier relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• System record maintenance/reporting and buying support to include: contract entry (time or quantity based), contract balance reconciliation with suppliers, source list, purchasing info records, create and update contract expiration logs, Material Master (MM) construction/work flow, A/P inquiries, forecasting to suppliers.
• Upload/data load process – maintain pricing database offline, transfer prices, new validity periods to buying systems (i.e., Arrowstream) via templates and upload programs to create/maintain weekly records.
• MRP analysis/replenishment review of required stocking levels for materials in the responsible regions and update master data as necessary
• Collect and analyze industry/market and internal data relating to relevant commodities along with comparative analysis.
• Utilize Power BI and BW (Business Warehouse) and data analytics to create actionable reports enabling the optimization of procurement sourcing strategies (run historical and forecast queries to be used by Category Managers for contracting)
• Implementation and standardization of procedures regarding Vendor Managed Inventory and apply the concepts of integrating our supply base to enable real time transactions through VMI.
• Freight / Logistics optimization by category – carrier and inbound analysis
• Balance aggregate supply with demand while supporting targeted customer service levels, new product introductions, and reduce risk of inventory obsolescence.
• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of supplier transitions with cross-functional teams and matrix resources tied to strategic sourcing activities (including overseeing material and vendor change requests).
• Conduct Spot Purchase – Creating Purchasing Info Records for Supplier-Material arrangements.
• Support the development of internal and external category profiles; contribute to the development of Total Cost of Ownership models.
• Support the development of RFx requests, supplier recommendations, and selection criteria including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Assist with the development of fact-based negotiation strategies, development of high level and detailed benefits cases and compliance with supplier agreements.
• Work with Wingstop subject matter experts and internal customers to gather and assess business requirements and contribute to the development of category implementation plans.
• Leverage supplier intelligence, monitor market fundamentals of supply/demand factors & technical analysis to adjust or renew material pricing to maintain financial reporting integrity.
• As tenure matures candidate will work closely with Category Managers to maintain vigorous and in depth understanding of markets for assigned categories spread across equipment FOH & BOH, services, OOE, and transportation to include:
• Category Management – Internal Demand/Supply Market, Category planning, and value analysis
• Strategic Sourcing – Competitive bidding using RFx protocol, Negotiation, Contracting, SAP Agreements
• Supplier Management, Integration, & Business Alignment – material quality, price, service, and delivery
• Price Risk Management – monitor market fundamentals of supply/demand factors & technical analysis to adjust or renew material pricing to maintain financial reporting integrity.
• Identify new supply solutions/materials/services required for new products or product changes not on contract, rationalizing requirements or items, and identify on-contract alternative or replacement to satisfy requirements.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance challenges.
• Leverage supply chain management software and tools to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), foodservice, and restaurant industry experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics or equivalent work experience required
• Systems proficiency with ERP, Power BI, Arrowstream and intermediate technical skills in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must possess strong financial analysis skills and are responsible for industry assessments, financial analysis, strategic sourcing, contract creations and cost modeling.
• Working knowledge of equipment materials for use in restaurant/foodservice.
• Strong understanding of operational aspects of the company from raw materials through delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate at a high level across multiple functions.
• Working knowledge in the effective implementation of material management tools.
• Basic understanding of best-in-class processes such as: Sourcing, Contracting, Risk Mgmt., Category Mgmt., Reporting, Data Analytics, and Supplier Integration.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

WHO YOU ARE

HUMBLE: You feel there is always opportunity to further your personal and professional growth always looking for development growth by learning.

HUNGRY: You have a fire in you to keep pursuing excellence, particularly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You have 5 of years of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics roles.

SMART: You have a high degree of emotional intelligence and a thirst for knowledge. You have the aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively, the talent to apply sound, strategic thinking and analysis to address a variety of business circumstances, and the capability to produce high-quality, detail-oriented work within a fast-paced environment.

SERVICE-MINDED: You consider others at every turn by exercising your responsibilities in an energetic, proactive and organized way, supporting markets in different time-zones and sometimes after working hours.

ENTREPRENEURIAL: You work with an owner’s mentality when collaborating cross-functionally as you manage multiple concurrent projects from inception through execution.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees

• One paid volunteer day of your choice

• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles

• Team member stock purchase plan

• Health savings or flexible spending account options

• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided

• Pet insurance

• Education Assistance

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office

• Work from home Fridays

• Discount on Wingstop gift cards

• Discounts at Under Armour, FitBit, NFL, and NHL

• Discounted onsite dry cleaning

• Discounted onsite car detailing

• Onsite game room and patio

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.