Supply Chain Director - London at Raising Cane's

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership, Sourcing, Logistics, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Strategies, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Demand Planning, Cost Optimization, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Company Description At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most Craveable Chicken Finger Meals® — it’s our ONE LOVE®. What began as a dream by our Owner and Founder, Todd Graves, has grown into one of the fastest-growing chicken concepts, with over 1,000 Restaurants worldwide. Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we live by a Work Hard, Have Fun philosophy. As we continue to grow across the U.S. and internationally, including Restaurants in the U.K. and Mexico, every Crewmember plays an important role in our success. Now is your chance to join the team and help establish Cane’s in the U.K! Job Description The Supply Chain Director provides strategic leadership that ensures a seamless, reliable, and safe flow of goods and services to Restaurants and internal partners in the United Kingdom. This role serves as a liaison to senior supply chain leaders across Purchasing, Distribution/Logistics, Quality Assurance (QA), and Food Safety, driving end-to-end supply strategies that mitigate risk, support growth, protect the Brand, and optimize cost, quality, and service. The Director leads cross-functional collaboration, oversees critical supplier relationships, and strengthens supply chain capabilities to enable scale, resiliency, and operational excellence. Your Impact and Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end supply chain execution across sourcing, logistics, distribution, quality assurance, and supply planning Build a resilient supply network by identifying and maintaining product and service vendors that deliver best-in-class quality, service, and pricing while ensuring proactive risk mitigation, contingency strategies, and scalability for growth Manage supply chain partnerships to uphold service metrics and Brand quality standards Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to food safety, product safety, and material standards while also leading response plans for supply disruptions, recalls, or quality incidents Conduct ongoing visits to supplier production facilities to build relationships across QA, Operations, Sales, and Procurement teams Complete audits to confirm compliance with manufacturing and product requirements while identifying supply or quality opportunities Partner with suppliers and internal teams to uphold quality and food safety excellence across all product categories Facilitate communication and forecasting for demand planning to ensure balanced and reliable supply Drive cost optimization and value management across sourcing, logistics, and inventory while supporting scalability and service reliability Support Brand initiatives related to promotional and marketing programs Direct supplier performance management, monitor market conditions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with International Operations, Culinary, QA, Legal, and Finance and act as a key supply chain advisor for international leadership Travel Requirements: Up to 20% with some international travel as required Qualifications 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership in sourcing, logistics, distribution, or supply planning Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-unit supply chain operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and performance management Strong knowledge of food safety, product safety, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance standards Demonstrated expertise in import and export compliance Product development experience with the ability to manage all aspects from ideation through implementation, including matching products to existing specifications and creating new specifications Skilled in developing and executing supply chain strategies that improve cost and quality Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Career Privacy Notice Salary Type: Salary Department Group: Support Office Department: Purchasing

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Director will provide strategic leadership to ensure a reliable flow of goods and services across sourcing, logistics, distribution, and quality assurance in the UK. This involves building a resilient supply network, managing critical supplier relationships, and driving end-to-end supply strategies to optimize cost, quality, and service.