Supply Chain Manager (APAC)

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

As the Supply Chain Manager (APAC), you will play a pivotal role in the Taco Bell International Supply Chain Team, contributing to a dynamic environment that thrives on collaboration, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm. This strategic position involves taking ownership of the supplier commercial relationship, encompassing price negotiation, contract performance, risk management, and corporate governance. You will be responsible for crafting and executing category strategies that align with the short and long-term goals of the APAC market, navigating a complex matrix of internal and external relationships. The Supply Chain Manager (APAC) will report to General Manager (APAC) and join an outstanding team and build upon the brand’s impressive track record of success.

The Day-to-Day:

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning:

• Co-define regional supply chain strategy, in collaboration with Category Leads
• Lead supply chain business intelligence including commodity trends, oversight of pricing and volume data by market
• Provide insight on regulatory landscape and import/export restrictions in APAC

Franchisee Support

• Collaborate with franchisee supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g. Food Innovation and Quality Assurance) to support new product launches in market
• Share tools and best practices across markets

COGS optimization

• Identify and drive food, beverage and packaging cost improvement opportunities to deliver store-level margin improvement
• Collaborate with Category leads to mitigate inflation

New market entry

• Support new market entry, leading Supply Chain assessments, strategy for short term and long term profitability, and market launch

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the foodservice, retail, or franchise sector
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain processes, inventory management, logistics, and procurement.
• Experience with supply chain management software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Commercial mindset with demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts and relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard: 

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual work-from-home allowance
• Quarterly Recharge Days across the organization to promote mental health and well-being
• Attractive and flexible employee benefits that can be used to cover medical, dental visits, as well as gym memberships or even overseas holidays

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.