Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill - and be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. As we embark on this journey, we’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference on a global scale. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll shape our future by driving meaningful results and showcasing your smart, heart, and courage.
If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and purpose—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About the Job:

The Global Supply Chain Strategy Lead is responsible for leading and supporting the creation and implementation of supply chain strategies that drive breakthrough business outcomes. This transformation-focused role offers significant leadership potential and global reach, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and impact. The Global Supply Chain Strategy Lead will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Strategy, Performance and Sustainability.

Salary Range: $139,000 – $163,500 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, well consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

Lead, support, and drive the global supply chain transformation roadmap to deliver breakthrough improvements. Key areas of focus include procurement / category management, S&OP/IBP, supply chain planning, and distribution.
Collaborate with regional Chief Supply Chain Officers and global supply chain leadership team to develop actionable work plans and strategies aligned to financial, service, and outcome-based targets.
Drive governance and oversight of the project management portfolio, ensuring a consistent approach to savings and reporting.
Collaborate on development of the category management and value creation roadmap across direct and indirect spend, integrating updates into the Annual Operating Plan and quarterly business reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 7 years of experience in supply chain, business strategy, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in project management, category management, and supply chain transformation leadership.
Demonstrated ability to drive governance processes and deliver financial and service-based outcomes.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Companys KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.

Step into a global role where strategy meets impact. Yum! Brands is seeking a bold, transformation-minded leader to drive breakthrough supply chain strategies across procurement, planning, and distribution. If you’re energized by innovation, global collaboration, and delivering real results—this is your next big move.