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


Overview of the Position:
This position manages restaurant development new build and remodel projects in support of Franchisees and/or Brands. The Development Specialist works directly with the Franchise, General Contractor, Architect, Brand and Suppliers to enable successful and timely builds.


Essential Functions:
• Amplifies relationships with Franchisees and/or Brands by managing restaurant new build and remodel projects.
• Verifies integrity of plans and designs.
• Completes take offs from the plans and designs.
• Delivers accurate and timely quotes with supplier cost comparisons, influences to reduce store package cost and
total cost of ownership.
• Secures quote approvals.
• Manages the customer build schedule, placing orders to ensure supplier-specific lead times accommodate required
project timing.
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues in partnership with Franchisees, General Contractors, the Brands,
architects, Suppliers, and Freight Carriers.
• Works collaboratively with Franchisees and the Brands to capture development plans and timelines to inform
forecasts.
• Partners with the extended team to identify and deliver process improvement in support of Franchisees, Brands,
and Suppliers.
• Utilizes all resources to deliver on time projects.
• Trusted advisor to Franchisee and Brand partners.
• Maintains project management data to ensure proper tracking and oversight of builds.
• Utilizes reporting to ensure on time delivery.
• Works with the S&OP team to provide order status and customer shipping information.
• Builds and maintains proficiency in the use of ERP, PowerBI, SharePoint, and Knowledge Management Systems.
• Provides exceptional member support. Expert in equipment and asset product knowledge.
• Provides product technical information, as needed.
• Proactively resolves member escalations and/or supplier issues.
• Pursues on-going personal and professional development.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.


Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
• 2 to 5 years of experience supporting field projects and/or material supply and/or 3 years of experience in
order fulfillment, sales support, customer service, warehouse, and/or supplier management.
• Restaurant or retail operational experience is preferred.
• A self-starter with an exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to manage and juggle several complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Prefer experience with restaurant equipment.
• Prefer experience supporting field/construction/development projects.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.