Inventory Planning Analyst

Shift: 4 days onsite/week

Description:

As an Implementation Specialist, you will directly support a region in delivering New Restaurant Openings (NROs). Implementation Specialists are key members of the Development Center of Excellence (COE). Implementation Specialists contribute to client's Development Plan by supporting the Design and Construction functions in their respective regions from Site Assessment Request to Grand Opening during the Development process.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support Design Managers (DMs) during the SAR process, including coordinating with external vendors (AORs, Engineers, etc), and establishing key dates and milestones.

Prepare information and create Initial Cost Projections (ICPs) and submit to Triads and Dev Leadership for review and approval.

Support Design Managers (DMs) and Construction Managers (CMs) in managing, updating, and holding key dates and milestones during the Development process.

Facilitate DM and CM meetings to review specific project timelines, track and discuss trends, manage exceptions, and share progress towards regional goals.

Facilitate External Vendor & Partner meetings to review specific project timelines, discuss trends, manage exceptions, and share progress towards regional goals.

Responsible for identifying and escalating all trends and learnings to the Senior Manager, NRO Implementation.

Actively participate and lead in specific project meetings as required, including but not limited to construction site visits.

Partner with key stakeholders across CMG Business Units and Triads to achieve regional results and help deliver high-quality Turnovers.

Partner closely with the respective Transaction Managers and Senior Analysts, Vendor Management to assure seamless and smooth hand-offs between Real Estate, Design, and Construction during the Development process.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.

3-5+ years of Construction, Design, Development, and/or Project Management experience.

Be able to work independently.

Strong people and negotiation skills.

Ability to develop/maintain collaborative relationships with Development peers.

Ability to develop positive relationships at all levels of the organization.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Be able to collaborate with Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operations peers.