Sr. Manager, Concept Development and Equipment Supply Chain

Circle K•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Concept Development and Equipment Supply Chain is responsible for new concept development and pilots for the Food and Merchandise teams, to include Food, QSR and dispensed beverage categories. In addition, this role is responsible for successful project management, implementation, KPI creation and execution of Merchandise pilots supporting Food and Dispensed Beverage teams, as well as takes a collaborative role in the development and execution of store design initiatives. This role partners with other functional teams through the ideation process and effectively identifying and managing all aspects of the project life cycle. The Sr. Manager, Concept Development and Equipment Supply Chain facilitates collaboration and communication across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. this role seeks BU feedback and communicates to the Food and Merchandise team for continuous improvement on processes, procedures and concept development. Ultimately, this role brings all subject matter experts together for successful pilot project execution. Additionally, this role selects and specifies equipment for operational functionality, customer ease of use and total cost of ownership to be used in our NTI and remodel stores, to include supplier business relationship ownership and supply chain management.

Requirements

Extensive experience in leadership, team building, project management and training.
Strong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization
Minimum 5 years experience working in FMCG & retail
Experienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programs
Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written
Experience working with concept design and construction
Higher relevant education or experience equivalent
Project Management training or competencies
Design training or competencies
Fluent in English (oral and written)

Nice To Haves

Category Management training or competencies an asset

Responsibilities

Design, develop and manage testing, implementation and evaluation of new Food, proprietary QSR and dispensed beverage concepts into existing stores
Actively participate in category development project teams to create new offers and partner with BU to pilot new ideas, offers and innovations for future category and company growth
Partner with internal design team and external consultants to lead design related projects and initiatives
Support procurement opportunities and manage supplier frame agreements related to all concept development and equipment
Develop, own and update Horizon and K Kitchen concept manuals
Business relationship owner for assigned equipment suppliers. Lead bi-annually business reviews to discuss supplier performance, opportunities, supply chain management and KPIs
Research, calculate and communicate assigned store equipment suppliers Total Cost of Ownership to include but not limited to energy usage, maintenance and supply costs
Collaborate with our BU’s identifying gaps and learnings. Document action items, coordinate solutions, set timing and communication process with Foodservice team members until complete
Partner with QSR team, Foodservice Category Teams and other functional teams to define pilot purpose, pilot KPI’s, BU selection for pilot and store selections. Write scope of work ensuring a clear and complete project understanding.
Accountable for structured project management for all assigned pilot activity with agreed upon decision gates at appropriate times, secure understanding and buy-in ensuring effective implementation with high success rates
Create and manage project plan capturing all project steps, tasks and assigned deliverables
Create and maintain pilot project budget collaborating with local BU resources and category teams. Ensure store specific scope of work is clearly defined and understood by all project team members.
Collaborate with BU Facility / Construction resources to order pilot equipment, manage on site construction and coordination of all on-site activities.
Lead all pilot project team coordination calls.
Report project progress and effectively document and implement all learnings. Create alignment with all project team members
Participate as part of global category team to contribute to research, development, testing, roll out and planning activities
Work with local Concept / Facilities resources to design and coordinate store-specific activities
Ensure global concept framework standards and guidelines are clear and followed
Analyze effectiveness and performance of new concepts, provide reporting and offer input for improvements; how to minimize costs and maintain quality/safety standards
Flexible with working hours and travel to support all global ways of working