Supply Chain Department Assistant & Program Coordinator

Overview: Sweetgreen is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Department Assistant & Program Coordinator to support the team with ongoing organizational activities. This role will focus on ensuring success of department leaders as well as coordinating among internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be eager to take on any task, demonstrating a can-do attitude and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. They should have a strong interest in the restaurant supply chain. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Coordination and Communication:
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Handle correspondence for practice area leaders with suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the department head, department program manager and supply chain leaders in managing event logistics, including meetings, supplier visits, and trade shows.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Work with department leaders to issue documentation and assure strong record keeping and version control is accurate and up-to-date.
• Execute the collection and organization of samples for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Assist department head in the preparation and maintenance of compliance reports and records.
• Data Management and Reporting:
• Under management guidance prepare data, reports and presentations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supply chain activities and performance metrics.
• Support for Supply Chain Functions:
• Collaborate with sourcing, supply management, demand management, quality assurance, and sustainability teams to support supply chain operations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to project initiatives as needed.
• Event Management and Correspondence:
• Organize and coordinate supply chain events, including supplier business reviews, meetings, internal briefings, trade shows and new supplier introductions.
• Manage all related correspondence, emails and distributions to ensure clear communication and follow-up actions.
  

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
• Experience as executive assistant, purchasing coordinator, logistics, or a related field including project management.
• Proficiency in google suite, microsoft applications, coupa, concur.
• Experience with supply chain management software and tools including Arrowstream, Foodlogic or Crunchtime is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present findings.
• Organizational and Analytical Skills:
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills and a willing attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Travel:
• Willingness to travel as required to support supply chain operations and supplier engagements.
  

Key Metrics

• Timeliness and efficiency of coordination.
• Communication effectiveness.
• Contribution to supply chain data analysis and reporting.
• Effective management of supply chain events and correspondence.
  
  

What You'll Get

• Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
• Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
• Free sweetgreen swag
  
  

Come join the sweetlife!

About Sweetgreen

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.

Salary Range For This Role

Starting salary range based on experience

$50,000—$65,000 USD

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.