Who is Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on innovation and passion with Glen Bell bringing tacos to the masses in a world of hot dog and hamburger stands in 1962, today we have nearly 7,000 restaurants in the United States and over 400 restaurants in 27 countries outside of the United States. The future holds 2,000 more restaurants across the globe within the next decade. It's easy to see we’re in the business of making tacos, but at heart, we’re a business that’s fueled by the Live Más energy and passion of people serving people.
What is “Live Más”?
Equally important to the job role and responsibilities is making sure the Supply Chain Data Analyst can represent the amazing Live Más! culture that is Taco Bell. At Taco Bell, we embrace breakthrough thinking and innovative ideas that continue to differentiate us from our competitors. We have a maniacal focus on our customers, never follow, and always celebrate the accomplishments of our people. If you want to have fun serving great food to our customers, we would love to meet with you.
About the Job:
The Supply Chain Data Analyst will be part of UK & Europe Supply Chain Team, a dynamic team that values collaboration, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm. You will closely work with the pan-EU supply chain team, internal and external partners helping to leverage data and insights to report, continuously optimise performance and deliver our supply chain ambitions. You will support the Taco Bell Europe supply chain team by providing actionable insights and analytics to drive decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and improve supplier performance. The role is instrumental in ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and supply chain optimisation across multiple European markets.
This position is based out of UK office and is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for results. In this role you will:
Automate the short, medium, and long terms demand baseline forecast at SKU item level in Power BI
Collect, clean, and analyse data from multiple sources including supplier reports, sales forecasts and market trends
Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs such as cost of sales, supplier performance, forecast vs actuals, stock holding & weeks cover
Develop and provide weekly reporting to the Supply Chain leadership team
Creation of full end to end commercial reporting – full visibility of stock in the network
Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models, and evaluate forecast results
Perform root cause analysis on key forecast deviations. Supports Business, Marketing, Logistics, and production strategies and identify opportunities to meet market needs
In collaboration with Logistics and Buying Team, ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time to deliver customer requirements at DC level
Work with Marketing and Finance teams to combine, refine and publish total business demand plan (in applicable levels / aggregated views e.g., by product, by category etc.)
Create insights from business forecast analysis to drive continuous improvement (specifically from a proactiveness point of view) in Supply Chain
Incorporate market intelligence into demand plans
Lead promotional activity forecast planning at SKU item level
Support cost modelling for new market entries
Work with Procurement team to develop, enhance and simplify processes
Is This You?
Minimum of 2-4 years experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or logistics management
Data and analysis-driven with advanced Excel skills
Advanced proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with limited data
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working at International restaurant business, food retailer, food supplier, or in food manufacturing is a plus
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate workflow and outputs efficiently across multiple functional groups
Strong communications (presentation, verbal, writing) and relationship development skills
Strong process creation and optimization
Entrepreneurial
Commercial thinker
High level of intellectual curiosity
Ability to influence diverse customers in cross-functional setting
Why Taco Bell?
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 and learn in ways that fit their lifestyle
We foster a culture of authenticity and believe all people can make a difference
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
Company and performance related bonus
Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover and extra dental cover
Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 3 extra days per year
5 extra company recharge days a year
After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days
We offer competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options
Pick n Mix Benefits to convert them into your very own benefits plans that’s unique to you - options include gym membership, health screening and travel insurance
Flexible working
Opportunity to taste a lot of Taco Bell!
Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
Hybrid work schedule
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.
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