Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Senior Manager, Supply Chain
Corporate Home Office, United States of America · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
NegotiationBudgetingSupply ChainProcurementCommunicationDemand Planning
About the role
- Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day.
- Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together.
- So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories, defining the optimal supplier base, agreement structure, pricing methodologies, and key commercial terms to ensure product availability at optimal cost and quality.
- Own supplier relationship management and performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, service and supply continuity
- Monitor and proactively communicate shifts in supplier capacity, market conditions, and distribution capabilities to ensure uninterrupted supply and support operational excellence.
- Continuously assess market trends and the supplier landscape to proactively identify, evaluate, and develop strategic sources of supply for both new and existing products.
- Analyze commodity markets and develop hedging strategies, delivering data-driven recommendations to mitigate risk and optimize cost.
- Partner cross-functionally to support company initiatives, including product development, testing, LTO's and core menu execution, ensuring alignment between sourcing strategies and business objectives.
- Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Demand Planning, Culinary, Quality Assurance, Menu Strategy, and Finance, to resolve issues, align priorities, and identify value-driving opportunities.
- Forecast pricing trends and cost drivers for assigned categories to support financial planning, budgeting, and long-term cost management strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency, cost effectiveness, and supplier performance.
Nice to have
- Negotiate, structure and execute supply agreements, including analysis of proposals and development of contract terms that align with company objectives and risk tolerance.
- Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned categories, providing strategic guidance on commodities, products, and supplier dynamics.
- Some travel may be required.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, including commodity buying, category strategy ownership, and contract negotiation.
- Experience analyzing commodity markets and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies
- exposure to hedging strategies preferred.
- Experience in the restaurant industry or related environment preferred.
Compensation
- Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
Benefits
- 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
- Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Company info
- Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
- 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
- A Little About Us
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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