Director, Supply Chain Sustainability
Restaurant Brands International
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Job overview:
The Director, Supply Chain Sustainability will be responsible for developing and executing sustainability strategies across our global supply chain, ensuring alignment with corporate ESG goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in sustainable sourcing, circular economy principles, carbon footprint reduction, and supplier engagement.
This role is based in Zug, Switzerland and requires 5 days per week in-office presence.
Your roles and responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the company’s supply chain sustainability strategy, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles
- Identify and prioritize feasibility studies to evaluate the economic and product viability of sustainability initiatives across all brands globally
- Lead Supply Chain emissions reduction strategy, particularly focused on beef emissions reduction plan, and pilot execution
- Oversee animal welfare policy development and implementation (focus on chicken)
- Support Global Sustainability team in the development of RBI’s Sustainability strategy and preparation of Restaurant Brands for Good report
- Responsible for stakeholder alignment for roll-out of all sustainability initiatives, focusing on both business teams as well as support functions (Procurement, QA, Legal)
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations on supply chain sustainability performance and strategy
Your skills & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Engineering or related field.
- MBA with Supply Chain or Finance specialization preferred.
- 7-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, sustainability or ESG roles.
- Proven track record of implementing sustainability initiatives in complex, global supply chains.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards and reporting tools.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and project management skills.
- Experience with data analytics and tools for tracking sustainability metrics.
- Ability to influence and lead change across diverse teams and geographies.
- Fluent in English.
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.