McDonald's Global Technology
McDonald's feeds and fosters communities in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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Equipment Supply Chain Supervisor

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McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and billions of customers served each year. As the global leader in the food service industry, we have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive us. Today, we are growing with velocity and are focused on modernizing our experiences, not to make a different McDonald’s but to build a better McDonald’s.

We are a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most expansive brand in the world by forming teams with dynamic strengths who create delicious, feel good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world.

We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a sincere impact on our customers, our people and our partners.

Our new, state-of-the art headquarters is located in the booming West Loop area in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is set up to be a global hub that cultivates innovation: take a class at Hamburger University, sample future menu items in our Test Kitchen, and utilize the latest technology to stay in touch with your team around the globe. With monthly organized events, massive outdoor spaces, an 8000 square foot gym, and an onsite McDonald's serving international favorites, our office helps us connect with each other like never before. Needless to say, you’ll be lovin’ it here

This position will reside within Global Strategic Sourcing Services (GSSS) in the Global Equipment Supply Chain Team. The GSSS-Equipment Supply Chain Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the equipment supply chain manager in the end-to-end category management of core equipment for the globe, as well as partnering with internal stakeholders in negotiating pricing and contracts, calculating and reporting savings, executing supplier management, procurement standard methodologies and issue resolution. You will have an ongoing focus on improving the quality of products, services and performance of the equipment suppliers. The GSSS-Equipment Supply Chain Supervisor will report to a GSSS Manager, and will work closely with global partners in Restaurant Solutions Group (RSG)-Engineering, Global Menu Management, RSG-Operations, Global Strategic Sourcing Food (GSSF), Global Supply Chain and Sustainability-Safety and Compliance and globally approved Suppliers.

 

Supply Chain Management/Quality

What you will be doing...
 

You will support the GSSS-Equipment Supply Chain Manager with their assigned equipment categories and suppliers through the following:

 

 

You will figure out equipment and support needs for various cross-functional projects that support the global or local markets.

 

 

 

 

Completing necessary tasks to gather key supplier data (i.e. volumes, costs, product and service performance statistics, financial information, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Identifying supplier risks and formulating suggested mitigation strategies

 

 

 

 

You will review and approve vendor performance standards and measurements

 

 

 

 

Providing input into annual category management strategies

 

 

 

 

Facilitating issues on behalf of vendors and stakeholders

 

 

 

 

Execution support of category strategy

 

 

 

 

Independently lead assigned categories and supplier relationships

 

 

 

 

Negotiation of pricing, service agreements, preventative maintenance programs, warranty, etc. with suppliers

 

 

 

 

Ensure stock availability and inventory planning for new product releases and/or special programs

 

 

 

 

Understanding of manufacturing and logistics processes

 

 

 

 

Management of McDonald’s and Supplier risk and liability, cost mitigation.

 

 

 

 

Communication of new product releases as per above negotiations with alignment from Engineering, Operations, etc.

 

 

 

 

Communicate, evaluate, measure and implement Supplier Expectations with Supplier base

 

 

 

 

Serve as an advocate for the Owner / Operator, Company and Supplier by leading successful resolution of field issues and minimizing recurrence through process improvement.

 

 

 

 

Execution of category strategy

 

 

 

 

Executing all necessary communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, partners, and suppliers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Note: For this role, we will not be able to offer relocation assistance or immigration sponsorship

 

 

Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance or equivalent field experience is required.

 

 

 

 

4+ years’ experience in supply chain or commensurate experience in related functions

 

 

 

 

Project Management Certification preferred (PMP)

 

 

 

 

Advanced education is preferred (e.g. MBA)

 

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

 

 

 

Proven experience in effective communication via written and oral methods.

 

 

 

 

Strong project management skills and experience.

 

 

 

 

You possess a working knowledge of procurement standard methodologies, including supplier negotiations, selection, evaluation, management, and development; You should be able to demonstrate “hands-on” experience

 

 

 

 

Think critically in order to structure analyses and processes to solve poorly defined problems

 

 

 

 

Negotiate to “grow the pie” and provide mutually beneficial contracts and business relationships

 

 

 

 

Build positive working relationships both internally and externally to provide McDonald’s with goods and services at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership and lowest risk

 

 

 

 

Able to problem solve and search for answers using internal and external network/sources

 

 

 

 

Organized and able to effectively own a number of responsibilities/projects at once

 

 

 

 

People/Relationship Management

 

 

 

 

Able to develop and sustain relationships internally and externally with stakeholders and suppliers, as well as being able to manage up, down and laterally in the organization

 

 

 

 

Capable of leading, directing, and developing others

 

 

 

 

Capable of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

 

 

 

 

Demonstrated ability to self-start, determining work steps based upon management direction

 

 

 

 

Able to align own activities with group’s goals and strategies

 

 

 

 

Possess natural curiosity, asking questions when necessary to understand a problem

 

 

 

 

Able to lead through influence, establish credibility, and holistically represent the global equipment team to internal and external stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

 

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What are McDonald's Global Technology Perks + Benefits

McDonald's Global Technology Benefits Overview

McDonald's benefits and compensation program is designed to attract, retain, and engage talented people who will deliver strong performance, and help McDonald's achieve our business goals and objectives.

Our team members enjoy:
- Vacation days, personal time and holidays
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus other insurance options
- Annual and long-term incentive programs
- Summer hours
- Sabbatical program
- 401K program with company match

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
McDonald's provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Summer hours, Core hours, Compressed week, Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
We believe in a seismic and bold value proposition where every individual feels their culture, identity, and experiences are valued and respected in our 10 Employee Business Networks.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
McDonald's provides both short and long term disability benefits at no cost to you.
Dental insurance
McDonald’s Dental Plans allows you to see the dentist of your choice and provides coverage for preventive, basic, major and orthodontic care at 100%.
Vision insurance
McDonald's Vision Plan provides eye exam coverage and benefits that reduce your costs for prescription eyewear, contact lenses and laser vision correction.
Health insurance
McDonald’s offers medical plan options to help pay for the cost of health care when you need it. During enrollment, you can sign up for the insurance and pick which plan is best for you.
Life insurance
McDonald’s automatically gives you basic life, dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and Business Travel Accident Insurance (BTA) at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Once you’re eligible for the company match, McDonald’s will match your contributions with $1 for each $1 you contribute up to a maximum of 6% of your annual pay, up to IRS limits.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
McDonald’s Matching Gifts Program encourages employee support of not-for-profit organizations. Under this program, McDonald’s gives $1 for every $1 you contribute, up to $5,000 a year.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
McDonald’s has agreements for employee child care discounts to help you with the cost of child care while you work.
Generous parental leave
McDonald’s provides four types of Parental Leave, and you may be eligible for one or more of the types of leave listed: Paid Parental Leave, Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, Unpaid Parental Leave.
Family medical leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and certain state laws allow you to take unpaid leave to care for yourself and your qualified family members, as long as you are eligible.
Adoption Assistance
McDonald’s Adoption Assistance Program helps with the costs of adopting a child. The child must be under age 18 and not related to you by blood or marriage.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
McDonald's employees receive between 15 and 25 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 40 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at McDonald's
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
McDonald's employees receive 100 hours per year of paid sick leave.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hours are hosted on Thursdays in the summer, and twice a month on Thursdays during the remainder of the year.
Onsite office parking
McDonald's offers employees paid on-site garage parking.
Onsite gym
We have an 8000 square foot gym on our 9th floor with best-in-class equipment, classes, personal training, and magnificent views of the city!
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Paid industry certifications

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