Supply Chain Manager (FF&E)

SUMMARY

The FF&E Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of supply chain operations for assigned New Restaurant Opening construction projects and Replacement equipment for existing restaurants. Acting as the single point of contact for Client Purchasing Coordinators, this role ensures product availability, schedule alignment, and seamless coordination across suppliers, warehouses, and job sites. The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in balancing efficiency, cost, and working capital constraints while maintaining accurate demand planning, supply planning and inventory reconciliation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client Purchasing Coordinators
• Own end-to-end supply chain execution for each Purchasing Coordinator’s projects, including product availability, schedule adjustments, and exception management.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers to orchestrate inbound consolidation, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries to the warehouse, balancing MOQs and Client working capital constraints.
• Coordinate with Client Procurement Coordinators, Construction Project Managers, job site personnel, and suppliers to meet construction schedules and off-schedule shipments.
• Maintain and update the Demand Plan in JDE for assigned projects and replacement inventory.
• Adjust purchase orders and demand plans in response to construction schedule changes.
• Tender inbound and outbound freight to Sunset and partner with them to ensure timely freight tendering and tracking; communicate exceptions to Client stakeholders.
• Manage exceptions such as off-schedule shipments and ensure proper reconciliation with final consolidated deliveries.
• Coordinate with direct-ship suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Reconcile 3PL warehouse inventory with JDE inventory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and clients.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for FF&E Supply Chain Management.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility and Collaboration – You may be asked to contribute outside your core responsibilities, “minoring” in other disciplines to support business success. We value team players who are eager to learn, collaborate across functions, and help build something exceptional from the ground up.

 Supervisory responsibilities

• None

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• 3-5 years of supply chain industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field.

 Preferred:

• Experience with sales forecasts/demand planning
• Experience with an advanced planning system i.e. Manugistics, i2, RockySoft
• JDA experience
• Excel, Access, Cognos, miscellaneous systems experience to assist in highly analytic activity
• Project Management
• APICS certification
• Experience in FF&E distribution and logistics with a manufacturer, dealer, or procurement organization.

Language, skills, and technical requirements:

• Understanding of demand planning terms and concepts
• Understanding of general logistics terms and concepts
• Experience and understanding of ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data-driven, fact-based, detail-oriented approach to analysis and problem solving
• Strong Project Management skills and ability to work independently within a team environment

 
Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting and computer usage.
• Work may involve travel (<25%)
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment to become familiar with FF&E client products and their physical characteristics (<25%)

           

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.  As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.  Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.