Job Description

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

The Branded Materials Manager supports the Branded Materials Senior Manager in overseeing the company’s promotional materials program. This includes managing merchandise projects such as employee recognition items, campaign materials, ad-hoc requests, produce-on-demand items, operational materials, and branded supplies. The role provides guidance to internal stakeholders on planning, procurement, distribution, and inventory management while overseeing sourcing, vendor performance, competitive bidding, quality control, and inventory accuracy.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Review historical usage, forecast future needs, and evaluate cost breaks to place replenishment orders
• Advise internal stakeholders on item usage, production lead times, cost considerations, and production efficiencies
• Develop and maintain an annual calendar with timelines for item development and production across departments
• Oversee all aspects of the production timeline, including ideation, cost approval, sample creation, production planning, distribution, and inventory availability
• Ensure timely availability of items on the internal B2B site by reviewing and approving images, descriptions, and functionality
• Direct website classifications, support order placement processes, and recommend user-experience improvements
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers
• Develop and utilize tools to monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to SLAs
• Manage a Branded Materials Specialist through task assignment, training, ongoing development, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with the Specialist and broader Branded Materials Team, providing guidance and support

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in promotional procurement or merchandise project management
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience managing and developing direct reports
• Extensive knowledge of multiple production processes
• Ability to conduct analytics and balance cost, timelines, and operational constraints
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage shifting priorities
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word; advanced Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with overseas production factories
• Experience with standard commercial print processes
• Familiarity with Asana

Additional Information

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