Senior Manager, Global Supply Risk & Commodity Strategy

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. seeks a Sr. Manager, Supplier and Commodity Risk Management to lead proactive risk management for suppliers and commodities within Supply Chain Management.

You will develop strategies, ensure continuity, and drive resilience by executing risk programs across categories while ensuring quality, capacity, and financial stability of suppliers. You will build analytics and tools to monitor market trends, advise senior leadership on procurement strategies, and lead a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum seven years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in a nationally branded retail/hospitality organization.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Develops risk management tools, practices, and metrics for specific risks (commodity, supplier, portfolio, financial).
• Collects and reports external market intelligence and provides insights to senior leadership.
• Implements data-driven decision-making with analytics, automation, and AI to manage risk.
• Monitors commodity price fluctuations and advises on risk management and contracting to optimize value.
• Develops supplier qualification criteria and assesses third-party suppliers for financial stability and food safety controls.
• Provides budgeting support for Annual Operating Plan and Limited Time Offers based on market insights.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent field

MBA

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. seeks a Sr. Manager, Supplier and Commodity Risk Management to lead proactive risk management for suppliers and commodities within Supply Chain Management.

You will develop strategies, ensure continuity, and drive resilience by executing risk programs across categories while ensuring quality, capacity, and financial stability of suppliers. You will build analytics and tools to monitor market trends, advise senior leadership on procurement strategies, and lead a team