Global Supply Chain Strategy Leader

Pizza Hut; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Hut in Plano, TX is seeking a senior supply chain leader to shape global category strategy for 15k restaurants across 100+ markets. You will strengthen supplier partnerships, improve franchisee economics, and drive regional alignment to sustain growth.

The role partners with suppliers, franchisees and regional teams to drive procurement excellence, supply continuity, risk management, and value creation across a complex franchise ecosystem, including governance and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of supply chain experience in food industry or similar.
• 5+ years in global/regional strategic category management/procurement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills across a global business.
• Strong written and verbal communications and ability to gain buy-in at all levels in a global organization.
• High intellectual curiosity.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using spend analytics and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Drive global category management incl. category strategy, supply assurance, spec alignment, capacity building, and cost savings/avoidance
• Partner closely with regional supply chain teams and franchisees to drive participation, alignment, and adoption of regional and global sourcing strategies through strong commercial partnership, stakeholder influence, and value-based engagement
• Ensure supply continuity and operational resilience across a dynamic multi-country supply network, including proactively mitigating geopolitical, inflationary, commodity, logistics, and operational risks impacting the region
• Build SCM capabilities & process excellence to drive world-class category management practices (i.e. cost modelling, commodity intelligence, supplier relationship management, technology enablers)
• Build compelling, data-driven business cases that improve franchisee economics, operational efficiency, and long-term system value
• Own strategic supplier relationships and develop new supplier partnerships to drive competitive advantage and ensure Pizza Hut is a customer of choice. Elevate partnerships to unlock value and growth for Pizza Hut, including leading negotiations, capacity and business continuity planning & supporting LTOs/innovation
• Drive governance, compliance, and adherence to Pizza Hut standards
• Drive specification harmonization & optimization in collaboration with regional brand teams
• Champion sustainability initiatives within Pizza Hut supply chain and ensure long term ESG goals are embedded into category & sourcing strategies

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Pizza Hut in Plano, TX is seeking a senior supply chain leader to shape global category strategy for 15k restaurants across 100+ markets. You will strengthen supplier partnerships, improve franchisee economics, and drive regional alignment to sustain growth.

The role partners with suppliers, franchisees and regional teams to drive procurement excellence, supply continuity, risk management, and value creation across a complex franchise ecosystem, including governance and ESG initiatives.