Director of Supply Chain

Luna Grill•Carlsbad, CA

13d•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Luna Grill, great food starts long before it reaches the grill. It starts with great partnerships, smart strategy, and a supply chain that keeps everything moving. What began as two parents' promise to serve food they were proud to feed their own family has grown into one of Southern California's favorite Mediterranean fast-casual brands. Today, we're 60+ restaurants strong and continuing to grow. Now we're looking for an experienced Director of Supply Chain to help lead what's next. If you love building supplier partnerships, negotiating smart deals, solving complex challenges, and making a real business impact, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality
5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships
Deep expertise in restaurant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and distribution
Experience supporting rapid restaurant growth and New Restaurant Openings
Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings
Experience managing broadline distribution partners across multiple regions
Strong financial, analytical, and executive communication skills
Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience

Nice To Haves

Fast Casual or QSR experience
Multi-state distribution networks
Proprietary ingredient programs
Food safety and supplier qualification programs
Sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support Luna Grill's continued growth. Build scalable systems to support future restaurant expansion. Optimize sourcing, procurement, logistics, and distribution across multiple markets.
Own Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Manage a $50M+ purchasing portfolio across food, packaging, smallwares, and operational categories. Negotiate supplier agreements and identify cost-saving opportunities. Monitor commodity markets and proactively manage pricing and supply risks.
Manage Distribution & Logistics: Lead distributor and broadline partnerships across multiple distribution centers. Oversee forecasting, contract compliance, service levels, and operational readiness. Ensure every New Restaurant Opening launches fully stocked and ready for success.
Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with Culinary to bring exciting new menu items to life. Partner with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, and Development. Turn business challenges into smart supply chain solutions.
Lead & Develop Your Team: Coach and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Drive Data & Performance: Develop dashboards, KPIs, forecasting, and reporting. Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.