Restaurant Development Project Lead

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation

Holidays

Free lunch on Wednesday

Job summary

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is seeking a Restaurant Development Specialist to join the Restaurant Development Team.

The role is central to new restaurant builds and remodel projects, coordinating with Franchisees, General Contractors, Architects, Brands, and Suppliers to deliver on time and within budget. This hybrid position offers opportunities to contribute to cost-effective project delivery across multiple Yum!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–5 years supporting field projects, material supply, or 3 years’ experience in order fulfillment, sales support, customer service, warehouse, or supplier management.
• Preferred experience in restaurant or retail operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Preferred experience with restaurant equipment and supporting construction/development projects.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to proactively identify and resolve issues that may arise during project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with ERP systems (Netsuite), PowerBI, SharePoint, and Knowledge Management Systems is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with Franchisees and Brands by overseeing new builds and remodel projects.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of plans and designs.
• Perform take-offs from plans and designs.
• Provide accurate and timely quotes, including supplier cost comparisons, to minimize store package costs and total cost of ownership.
• Obtain necessary quote approvals.
• Manage customer build schedules, placing orders to align with supplier lead times and project timelines.
• Collaborate with the S&OP team to provide order status and customer shipping information.
• Work with Franchisees and Brands to capture development plans and timelines for forecasting purposes.
• Partner with the extended team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Utilize all available resources to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Franchisee and Brand partners.
• Provide exceptional member support and expert product knowledge.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues in collaboration with Franchisees, General Contractors, Brands, Architects, Suppliers, and Freight Carriers.
• Identify significant business risks and elevate to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain project management data for proper tracking and oversight.
• Use reporting tools to ensure timely delivery.
• Build and maintain proficiency in ERP, PowerBI, SharePoint, and Knowledge Management Systems.
• Pursue ongoing personal and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Netsuite ERP

PowerBI

SharePoint

Knowledge Management Systems

Job description

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is seeking a Restaurant Development Specialist to join the Restaurant Development Team.

The role is central to new restaurant builds and remodel projects, coordinating with Franchisees, General Contractors, Architects, Brands, and Suppliers to deliver on time and within budget. This hybrid position offers opportunities to contribute to cost-effective project delivery across multiple Yum!