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With 60+ restaurants, continued expansion across multiple states, and a commitment to fresh, craveable Mediterranean cuisine, we're looking for a Supply Chain Manager who can help strengthen our operations, support our growth, and ensure our restaurants have what they need to succeed.\n\nWhy This Role Matters\nAs Manager of Supply Chain, you'll be a key connector between Luna Grill's restaurants, distribution partners, suppliers, and internal teams.\nYou'll help ensure our restaurants have the right products, at the right time, while supporting inventory accuracy, distributor performance, product launches, and operational execution across the system.\nYour work will directly impact:\nRestaurant Operations & Execution\nInventory Availability & Accuracy\nFood Cost Management\nDistributor Performance\nNew Restaurant Openings\nMenu Innovation & LTO Launches\nSupplier Partnerships\n\nWhat You'll Do\nManage Supply Chain Operations\nOwn the day-to-day execution of supply chain activities across Luna Grill's restaurant system.\nPartner with broadline distributors and suppliers to maintain proper inventory levels for core menu items, limited-time offerings, and catering programs.\nMonitor inventory levels, purchase orders, and potential product gaps to proactively identify solutions before they impact restaurant operations.\nSupport product availability, substitutions, and inventory recovery efforts to maintain uninterrupted restaurant execution.\nOwn Distributor & Supplier Partnerships\nServe as a primary point of contact between Luna Grill operations and distribution partners.\nBuild strong relationships with broadline distributors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure service expectations are consistently met.\nLead weekly distributor conversations focused on inventory performance, service levels, product concerns, and opportunities for improvement.\nSupport contract tracking, supplier communications, pricing updates, rebates, and renewal processes.\nSupport New Restaurant Openings & Menu Growth\nCoordinate supply chain readiness for new restaurant openings, including distributor setup, ordering processes, initial food orders, and product availability.\nPartner with Culinary, Operations, Training, and Marketing teams to support new menu launches, LTOs, and system-wide product changes.\nManage timelines and communication to ensure successful product implementation across the Luna Grill system.\nDrive Process Improvement & Accuracy\nMaintain accurate order guides, product information, inventory data, and supply chain documentation.\nSupport weekly pricing audits and identify opportunities to improve cost control and operational efficiency.\nPartner with Finance on rebate tracking, accruals, and supply chain reporting.\nProvide inventory insights and support during quality or recall events to help teams make informed decisions.\nWhat Makes You a Great Fit\nWe're looking for a supply chain professional who combines restaurant expertise, 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