Senior Manager, Supply Chain Program Planning
About The Position
CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone. THE OPPORTUNITY As the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Program Planning, you will be a strategic leader responsible for driving the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Chipotle’s supply chain programs. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of Limited Time Offers (LTOs), new product launches, and raw material planning across a complex and rapidly scaling supply network. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability, operational excellence, and the ability to manage and lead teams through evolving business needs. LOCATION This position will be based in our Newport Beach, CA office 4 days per week (with work from home on Friday). Remote work is not available for this role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, supply chain, or related fields preferred; and/or equivalent experience considered.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in Supply-Chain Planning; Material Requirements, Operations and Production planning, S&OP/SIOP or program management.
- 1-3 years of Supervisory Experience required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and influence cross-functional decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma, APICS or other related professional certification preferred.
- Systems experience in any of the following a plus: SAP, JDA, Oracle/Demantra, Logility.
Responsibilities
- Lead the integrated supply chain planning process for all Limited Time Offer programs from concept through restaurant launch and exit.
- Develop inventory strategies, production plans, and distribution alignment to ensure flawless execution, optimal in-stock performance, and minimal waste across the network.
- Serve as a key liaison with supplier partners, proactively managing performance, capacity, risks, and escalations to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Serve as the supply chain lead within cross-functional LTO teams (Marketing, Culinary, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Distribution).
- Translate commercial objectives into executable supply plans, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to balance service, cost, and complexity while meeting launch timelines.
- Develop volume scenarios tied to marketing lift assumptions and operational constraints.
- Quantify cost-to-serve, incremental freight, inventory risk, and obsolescence exposure to inform go/no-go decisions.
- Establish scalable playbooks, stage-gate checkpoints, and supply readiness criteria for LTO programs.
- Drive planning discipline across cross-functional stakeholders to improve predictability and execution quality.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities for team members.
Benefits
- Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more.
- Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
