Supply Chain Manager, APAC

Who is Taco Bell? At Taco Bell, we aren’t just looking for candidates. We are looking for supply chain rock stars who can think strategically, challenge the status quo, and turn ideas into meaningful value for our franchisees, restaurants, and fans. Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favourite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, and 42+ million fans served each week around the globe. Today, Taco Bell has restaurants in 32+ countries , with offices across the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore — and we don’t plan to stop there. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in the world; we’re also part of Yum! Brands , the world’s largest restaurant company. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities is rooted in being rebels with a cause . From high-quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that have never been done before, we continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo, and push industry boundaries. We’re a company that celebrates differences, encourages bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with people who bring unique experiences and perspectives. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más . At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fuelled fun? About the Role: As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of our new Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Singapore, working across our APAC markets to help shape how Taco Bell’s supply chain strategy is translated into action. This is a high-impact individual contributor role that sits at the intersection of global strategy, regional priorities, supply chain, operations, and franchise engagement . You will work across a highly matrixed organization, partnering with global teams, regional stakeholders, franchisee organizations, and external partners to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and create value across the Taco Bell system. A key part of the role will be understanding the global and regional supply chain strategy and translating it into practical, scalable initiatives that are relevant for our franchisees and markets. You will act as a critical connector between strategy and execution — helping franchisees understand the "why," translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, and influencing adoption to deliver measurable business impact. You will not simply develop strategies or recommendations. You will be expected to influence without direct authority, build alignment across diverse stakeholders, challenge conventional thinking, and turn opportunities into results . We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and energized by growth — someone who is comfortable operating with ambiguity, brings fresh thinking, and can identify opportunities to create value where others may not see them. The Day-to-Day: Supply Chain Strategy & Planning: • Co-define regional supply chain strategy, in collaboration with Category Leads (regional and global) • Provide input to AOP/strategic planning process, periodic review and update of strategic plans. Direct provision of management information for development of Annual Budget and Operating Plan. Achieve budgeted price levels. • Lead supply chain business intelligence including commodity trends, oversight of pricing and volume data by market • Provide insight on regulatory landscape and import/export restrictions in APAC Franchisee Support • Collaborate with franchisee supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted supply • Oversee translation of company initiatives into Franchisee markets and provide Franchisees with timely advice and execution of initiatives. Consult and manage franchisee relationships. • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g. Food Innovation and Quality Assurance) to support new product launches in market • Share tools and best practices across markets COGS Optimization • Identify and drive food, beverage and packaging cost improvement opportunities to deliver store-level margin improvement • Collaborate with Category leads to mitigate inflation • Consult and liaise with operations (and other Departments i.e. Marketing) to enable effective execution and maximization of designated supply chain initiatives. Oversee and support spend smarter and build smarter program, designed to achieve sales and profitability objectives New Market Entry • Support new market entry, leading Supply Chain assessments, strategy for short term and long-term profitability, and market launch Why Taco Bell? Is This You? • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field • Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the foodservice, retail, or franchise sector • Strong knowledge of global supply chain processes, inventory management, logistics, and procurement • Experience with supply chain management software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools • Commercial mindset with demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts and relationships • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with Más! We are about more than just building restaurants—we connect with our fans through their passions including sports, gaming, and music We know that employees want a company they can live and grow with; they crave a unique culture that fosters creativity and encourages pursuit of passion, and they look for opportunities to take risks, develop skills an…