What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Supply Chain (WA-Bellevue) position at Dough Zone Restaurant Group?
Dough Zone USA is a rapidly expanding restaurant group with commissary kitchens producing high-quality dumplings, noodles, and authentic Chinese comfort foods. With more than 28 locations across multiple states and several commissary facilities strategically located in Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas, we are building a world-class supply chain to support our restaurant growth nationwide. Position Summary
The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for developing and leading the entire supply chain function across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and production coordination. This leader will design scalable systems, build a high-performing team, and establish strategic partnerships with national distributors to enable Dough Zone USA’s continued expansion. The role oversees all procurement, logistics, and production coordination across multiple commissary kitchens and warehouse hubs in different states, ensuring product consistency, cold chain integrity, and efficient delivery to every restaurant and distribution partner. This position reports directly to the Corp Vice President.
Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Develop and execute the company’s overall supply chain strategy aligned with restaurant and commissary growth.
- Design a scalable supply chain model that transitions from in-house logistics to third-party distribution partnerships.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align supply chain capabilities with expansion and profitability goals.
2. Procurement & Vendor Management
- Establish a centralized purchasing structure for food, packaging, non-food items, and equipment.
- Negotiate national and regional contracts with key suppliers and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Implement category management and ensure quality, consistency, and cost control across all units.
3. Logistics, Distribution & Warehousing
- Oversee warehouse operations, fleet logistics, and cold chain management for all facilities.
- Implement demand forecasting, inventory planning, and distribution efficiency improvements.
- Negotiate with third-party logistics and distributor partners for cost-effective nationwide delivery.
4. Commissary & Production Coordination
- Oversee supply chain operations across multi-state commissary kitchens, ensuring consistent production standards, efficient resource allocation, and accurate inventory tracking.
- Coordinate cross-state raw material sourcing and production scheduling to balance cost, freshness, and delivery efficiency.
- Support product development by sourcing new materials and ingredients quickly and efficiently.
- Support the scaling of new commissary facilities and integration with ERP and distribution systems.
5. Systems, Data & Process Excellence
- Implement or optimize ERP and supply chain management systems for visibility and control.
- Develop SOPs, KPIs, and metrics for supply chain efficiency, cost savings, and vendor performance.
- Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance across all supply chain activities.
6. Financial & Cost Control
- Drive COGS reduction through process improvement, supplier negotiation, and waste control.
- Build and manage annual budgets and forecasts for procurement and logistics operations.
- Maximize savings through rebates, volume incentives, and cost analysis.
7. Team Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build, train, and lead a purchasing, logistics, and warehouse management team.
- Foster collaboration between Operations, Production, Finance, and Marketing departments.
- Serve as the internal expert for sourcing, distribution, and supplier partnerships.
8. External Partnerships & Contract Negotiation
- Lead negotiations with national distributors (e.g., Sysco, US Foods) to support restaurant expansion.
- Manage contracts for logistics, storage, and transportation services.
- Evaluate and establish co-packing or co-manufacturing relationships as the brand scales.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement management, preferably in multi-unit restaurant or food service operations.
• Proven success in building and scaling supply chain or purchasing teams.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with national distributors.
• Deep understanding of restaurant operations, logistics, and inventory systems.
• Experience with ERP or supply chain management systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Opportunity to build and shape the full supply chain function for a fast-growing restaurant group.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
• Long-term career path with leadership visibility and strategic impact.
Pay Range: $120,000 - 180,000
*Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA and Moji Food participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000