Sr. Analyst, International Supply Chain Partnerships in Newport

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Analyst, International Supply Chain Partnerships supports Chipotle’s international franchised and licensed restaurant business through procurement, supply chain coordination, logistics support, supplier onboarding, and operational readiness. This role partners with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to help ensure international markets have the suppliers, processes, inventory flow, and execution support required to launch and operate restaurants in line with Chipotle standards.

• Support procurement and supply chain workstreams for international franchised and licensed restaurant markets.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, item setup, and market-specific sourcing solutions for new and existing international markets.
• Support import/export, freight, customs, and logistics coordination in partnership with internal teams, partners, and third-party providers.
• Track supply chain readiness for market entries and new restaurant openings, including critical path milestones, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Analyze product availability, lead times, landed cost, inventory flow, and supplier performance to identify operational risks and opportunities.
• Help evaluate local, regional, and global suppliers against Chipotle requirements for quality, capacity, service, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Culinary, FSQA, Ops, Marketing, and external partners to support product commercialization and ongoing supply continuity.
• Prepare recurring reporting and materials on supplier performance, cost movements, logistics issues, and market readiness.
• Support issue resolution for shortages, service failures, substitutions, and supply disruptions affecting international partner restaurants.
• Maintain documentation, trackers, SOPs, and process tools supporting international partner supply chain execution.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Interface with cross functional areas, including Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Culinary, and third party partnership team members to meet program deliverables and cost targets.
• With Manager, develop and implement strategy for effective supplier pool base for international direct and indirect procurement.
• For assigned projects: participate in planning meetings and product evaluations with all stakeholders and recommend potential changes.
• Perform category analysis, assisting in development of strategies, presenting to stakeholders, and implementing to minimize supply chain risk.
• Gain and demonstrate knowledge on underlying supply markets and understand impacts.
• Identify and put in place appropriate SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) interventions including supplier management activities around supplier reviews.
• Keep a watchful eye on the market, environment and the changing needs of the business and identify when action is needed in response to any change in a category.
• Assist in managing stakeholder and 3rd party partnership relationships.
• Assist in forecasting and demand planning for our partnership markets.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• BA/BS (MBA a plus) and 3–5 years in strategic sourcing/procurement.
• Strong Excel/PowerPoint; solid data/financial analysis; excellent communication and negotiation; track/report value.
• End-to-end procurement (spend analysis, opportunity ID, RFI/RFP, stakeholder management, contracting).
• Supplier onboarding and relationship management; ensure supply continuity.
• Cross-functional coordination to drive market readiness and new market/restaurant openings; commitment to Food With Integrity.

Nice-to-haves

• CPIM, CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with franchised/licensed restaurants and international markets.
• Logistics, freight, and import/export; inventory and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Regulatory checks/recommendations; partner with Legal; market research/benchmarking.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $85,000.00–$122,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.