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**Company Description**Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world's best known and loved brands.
Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation.
As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world.
IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent.
We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded.
We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.
**Job Description** Job Overview**Provides sourcing and supply chain leadership for the LA&C supply chains.
Job responsibilities include supplier identification, ongoing supplier management, and negotiating purchasing programs for core & LTO products for the Mexican market.
The role will also support supply planning for limited time offer execution and ensure franchisees have access to cost-effective products necessary to operate DQ restaurants in LA&C markets.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional DQ team members, Franchisees, and Vendors respectively to maintain a consistent, cost-effective supply of high-quality goods.
Utilizes risk management programs to mitigate risk exposure and supply disruptions.
Works closely with the Distribution Manager, in Mexico, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of DQ products.
Continuous search of ingredients & product competitiveness, project management.
**Principal Accountabilities**:**Supplier/Product Identification & Existing Supplier Management**- Identify and develop local and regional suppliers, working closely with FSQR, PD, and Operations, to support the Dairy Queen brand and the franchisees' needs.- Manage supplier relationships in Mexico (negotiate product pricing for local & imported products using commodity information when needed, supply planning communication, conflict resolution, etc.
)- Landed costs analysis.- Identify product & supplier opportunities to support cost-savings activities and Limited Time Offers (LTOs) as needed.- Manage and develop RFPs for all food, packaging, and other products needed for DQ Stores.- Creates strategic sourcing plans & processes.- Identifies potential opportunities and works closely with the internal team to provide solutions.
**LTO Execution / Cross-functional Support**- Supports category growth and calendar execution within LA&C