Supply Chain Manager

Luna Grill•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Luna Grill is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to strengthen supply chain operations and support the growth of its Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand. The role connects restaurants, distribution partners, suppliers, and internal teams to help ensure restaurants have the right products at the right time. It supports inventory accuracy and availability, food cost management, distributor performance, new restaurant openings, menu innovation, and supplier partnerships. The manager owns day-to-day supply chain execution across Luna Grill’s restaurant system; maintains relationships with distributors and suppliers; supports product availability, ordering, and inventory recovery; and coordinates supply chain readiness for restaurant openings and menu launches. The role also maintains supply chain data and documentation, supports pricing audits and rebate tracking, and provides inventory insights during quality or recall events. The position is hybrid, with San Diego County preferred.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supply chain or procurement experience, including experience supporting multi-unit restaurant operations.
Manager-level experience overseeing procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality environment.
At least 3 years managing broadline distribution partnerships across multiple distribution centers.
Strong knowledge of restaurant inventory management, food cost processes, procurement systems, and back-office technology platforms.
Experience supporting new restaurant openings, menu launches, and operational rollouts.
Strong research, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Excellent judgment, including the ability to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and escalate issues when needed.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with R365 or similar restaurant technology platforms.
Experience with fast-casual or QSR restaurant brands.
Experience with multi-state restaurant operations.
Experience with food cost systems and inventory management tools.
Experience with supplier negotiations and cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day supply chain activities across Luna Grill’s restaurant system.
Partner with broadline distributors and suppliers to maintain inventory levels for core menu items, limited-time offerings, and catering programs.
Monitor inventory, purchase orders, and potential product gaps; identify solutions proactively.
Support product availability, substitutions, and inventory recovery to maintain restaurant operations.
Act as a primary contact between Luna Grill operations and distribution partners.
Build relationships with distributors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to meet service expectations.
Lead weekly distributor discussions about inventory performance, service levels, product concerns, and improvements.
Support contract tracking, supplier communications, pricing updates, rebates, and renewals.
Coordinate supply chain readiness for new restaurant openings, including distributor setup, ordering processes, initial food orders, and product availability.
Partner with Culinary, Operations, Training, and Marketing on menu launches, limited-time offers, and system-wide product changes.
Manage timelines and communications for successful product implementation across the restaurant system.
Maintain accurate order guides, product information, inventory data, and supply chain documentation.
Support weekly pricing audits and identify opportunities to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
Partner with Finance on rebate tracking, accruals, and supply chain reporting.
Provide inventory insights and support during quality or recall events.