Supply Chain Senior Analyst

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars, which offer outstanding food delivered with our signature warmth and hospitality. Founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, the company now extends beyond the walls of its eateries. 

USHG has long supported its communities through hunger relief and civic organizations. USHG holds 28 James Beard Awards and numerous accolades for its distinctive style of hospitality.

The Supply Chain Senior Analyst will be a key addition to the Supply Chain Team and will play an essential role in supply chain initiatives for our restaurants. A strong candidate for this role will have both strong interpersonal and analytical capabilities, as your job will range from negotiating with suppliers to communicating data-driven insights to business leaders. The role will report to the Supply Chain Senior Manager.

• →Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
• →Support sourcing initiatives including requests for proposals, vendor searches, product sourcing, pricing analysis, negotiations, and recommendations to leaders
• →Manage vendor and supplier relationships serving as a key point of contact with distributors and vendors to ensure quality, value, service, pricing, compliance, and timely resolution of issues and credits
• →Oversee purchase orders, distributor inventory, and contracted pricing, monitoring inventory levels, reviewing pricing discrepancies, following up on credits, and identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency
• →Support vendor onboarding and compliance, partnering with Food Safety, Legal, and Operations to collect required documentation, help negotiate agreements, coordinate onboarding tasks, and ensure suppliers are properly set up in internal systems
• →Support operators with Craftable, our inventory management system, including vendor and item setup, recipe costing, POS mapping, invoice processing, integrations, reporting, troubleshooting, training, and period-close support across existing and new restaurants
• →Maintain accurate supply chain data and systems, including ingredient and supplier databases, pricing and product files, inventory information, and other tools that support purchasing, invoicing, recipe costing, and operational decision-making
• →Support new restaurant openings, managing sourcing and purchasing for items such as glassware, plateware, flatware, uniforms, branded collateral, disposables, and other operating supplies; coordinating samples, quotes, negotiations, shipping, delivery tracking, and turnover timelines
• →Partner with Operations, Culinary, and business leaders on supply chain projects, including beer and beverage strategy, packaging and plateware, co-packer sourcing, supplier reviews, process improvements, and analyses related to pricing, spending, and purchasing
• →Develop and maintain supply chain processes and best practices, including SOPs, training, reporting, supplier communications, newsletters, and recurring reviews that improve efficiency, data accuracy, cost management, and overall support for the team

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, and 2+ years of related on-the-job experience
• Experience in the restaurant (or other food-related) industry along with familiarity inventory management systems (especially Craftable) is a big plus
• Knowledge of purchase order management, procure-to-pay processes, vendor relationship management, and contract management
• An analytical mind with business acumen – you turn insights into operational actions
• Experience with creating reporting in Excel, Alteryx, and/or Tableau
• Highly effective ability to collaborate, negotiate, influence, and network with a wide range of diverse groups, including operators, management, and vendors
• A bias towards action and a desire to produce results

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Supply Chain Senior Analyst, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $80,000 - $85,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.