Supply Chain (Equipment & Smallwares) Sourcing Co-Op Fall 2024

Overview

The Chick-fil-A Supply Chain Department encompasses Procurement, Operations, and Development functions that exist to enable the creation and growth of healthy market ecosystems across the organization. This is done by enabling increased capacity in Restaurants, reducing complexity for Operators and Team Members, all while relentlessly protecting the Brand. 

   

The Chick-fil-A Supply Chain Co-Op program offers students the opportunity to engage in real-world corporate initiatives derived from our real-time business needs. Our program is structured to expose students to corporate culture, diverse learning opportunities, cross-functional project work, while enhancing their business acumen and Supply Chain knowledge over a multi-semester experience. Chick-fil-A Supply Chain Co-Ops are also encouraged to influence the organization by providing fresh perspective on company challenges and help to explore solutions, pulling from past work and educational experiences.

 

This is anticipated to be a 2 semester Co-Op that can accommodate various semester schedules. Students can start in the Spring, Summer, or Fall and do a non-sequential rotation (every other-semester) OR complete one back-to-back rotation (i.e. Spring and Summer). There is also potential to do a 3rd rotation based on business need. Each of these options consist of full-time semesters with Chick-fil-A. If selected for this Co-Op, the student will discuss their desired start date and rotation schedule with the interview team.

 

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Responsibilities

Assisting with Sourcing Leads in the below categories in order to gain familiarity and depth of knowledge in the following areas of strategic sourcing:  

• Sourcing & Supply Continuity 
  • Build capability around sourcing events (Request for Proposals, Information, etc) via the Sourcing Playbook 
  • Develop skills around sustainable and expandable category sourcing, including capacity and contingency strategies ensuring continuity of supply 
  • Understand production and manufacturing process’ for the respective categories via supplier visits, and industry research 
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders that align and aid with fostering the above activities 
  • Demonstrate understanding of external market impacts to sourcing categories 
  • Identify and resolve supply continuity process opportunities
  • Leverage market and internal data that support Sourcing Lead’s ability to negotiate competitive market pricing with suppliers to secure favorable cost of goods 
  • Understand and identify Cost of Goods Sold and the factors that impact it  
• Supplier Relationship Management 
  • Learn how to cultivate and maintain productive and effective partnerships with suppliers  
  • Support Sourcing Leads by conducting new (and existing) supplier assessments (includes supplier financial health, capacity capabilities, network analysis, and pricing) 
  • Develop key performance indicators to ensure partnership alignment on supplier performance 
  • Develop understandings of Master Vendor Agreements (including negotiations) on behalf of Chick-fil-A that ensure a fair operating business framework  
• Restaurant Communications
  • Conduct effective and efficient proactive communication with Restaurants via Supply Central Partner Services, CFA HELP and Supply Chain Consultants 
  • Address all supply disruptions, supplier/distributor constraints, etc. directly with Restaurants Category Stewardship
  • Serve as the liaison between Restaurants and Suppliers and advocate for the Operators’ best interest 

Minimum Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or other related fields with 3 semesters of college studies remaining
• Demonstrates strong ethical, moral, and professional standards that align with Chick-fil-A values
• Builds strong relationships internally and externally
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced supply landscape
• Able to thrive in ambiguity while prioritizing effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong ethical, moral, and professional standards that align with Chick-fil-A values
• Builds strong relationships internally and externally
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced supply landscape

Travel Requirements

15%

Major/Concentration

Supply Chain Degree with a focus in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical), Engineering Degree (I