Sr Manager, Sourcing Strategy

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • $141,955 - $212,932

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, U.S. Supply Chain – New Products & Promotions leads sourcing strategy and execution for food and packaging supporting national promotions and new product launches aligned with the U.S. marketing calendar. The role also leads the U.S. Supply Chain Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) workstream, advances continuous improvement across New Products & Promotions processes, and serves as a strategic thought partner to Marketing, Operations, Owner/Operator stakeholders, supplier partners, and other cross-functional groups. The position represents Supply Chain in governance forums and works to align priorities, influence decisions, manage supply risks, and deliver business objectives in a dynamic environment.

The role leads cross-functional teams and acts as a Supply Chain subject matter expert in collaboration with Brand & Menu Strategy, Operations, Business & Consumer Insights, Culinary, and third-party resources. It requires strategic and analytical capabilities, sound business judgment, complex problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

The position is bonus and long-term incentive eligible. McDonald’s offers health and welfare benefits and describes a broad range of benefits, including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements. The stated base salary range is $141,955 to $212,932, with a midpoint of $177,444.

Requirements

• Supply Chain background with experience in product development, supply strategy, and project management, or a strong background in business/consumer analytics or finance.
• Strategic thinking and a proven track record of on-time execution.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfort presenting complex strategies to cross-functional senior leadership teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing business dynamics.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while remaining detail oriented.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Supply Chain sourcing strategy and execution for food and packaging supporting new product launches and promotions, aligned with the U.S. marketing calendar.
• Share expectations with and lead negotiations involving supplier partners supporting promotions.
• Create contingency plans to assure supply throughout promotional windows.
• Serve as a leading Supply Chain voice and strategic thought partner to Marketing and Owner/Operator stakeholders, including supporting OPNAD and associated meetings.
• Act as a liaison between McDonald’s and the NSLC/Owner-Operators for program endorsements, updates, and post-promotional analysis.
• Spearhead continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, best bets, and insights to implement in team ways of working.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders in developing and executing the U.S. S&OP workstream.
• Represent U.S. Supply Chain in cross-functional governance meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to execute national promotions and new product launches in support of the marketing calendar.

Benefits

• Sabbatical program
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Long-term incentive eligibility for stock or other equity grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior