
Bilingual Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager – Individual Contributor
Dairy Queen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Louisiana • United States
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About the role
- Provides strategic and operational sourcing management for LA&C markets, (Mexico and selected emerging markets in Latin America).
- Responsible for supplier identification, on-going supplier management, developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of food, packaging, and indirect materials to support restaurant operations, growth, and innovation.
- Partners closely with cross-functional teams including Quality (FSQR), Marketing, Finance, Operations, Distribution, Franchisees, and Suppliers to deliver flawless execution of core menu items, Limited Time Offers (LTOs), and new market or restaurant openings.
- Plays a critical role in supplier governance, risk management, cost optimization, and supply continuity within a fast-paced QSR environment.
- Works in close coordination with the Distribution Manager to ensure end-to-end supply chain continuity with the 3 PL partner while maintaining clear ownership of sourcing, supplier strategy, and commercial performance.
Requirements
- University or bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Must have 6 plus years of prior experience in foodservice sourcing and supply chain
- Experience working within a franchisor organization, preferably a QSR brand (imports/exports knowledge is a plus)
- Knowledge and familiarity with the foodservice supply industry
- Proficient in written and conversational fluency in both English and Spanish
- Ability to travel up to 20% of time and to work when needed in the evenings and at weekends, with ability to gain visas to travel to a variety of countries
- Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
- Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate Supply Chain concepts to a variety of audiences
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage efficient execution of sourcing and supply functions, working with both suppliers and franchisees
- Well organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Benefits
- Inclusion & Belonging
- Professional development
- Career advancement
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailmulti-taskingprioritizationcollaborationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptability