Sr Analyst - Commercialization

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!

This position is the liaison between the product development team, suppliers and the QA teams to ensure all Wendy’s menu items meet our Quality standards. Analyze production data, recommend product testing methodology and partner with suppliers and QA team to ensure successful launches and maintained supply that is replicable at all suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Attends and Coordinates production runs at Wendy’s supplier facilities. Manages product sampling at the facilities with members of the QA, QSCC and R&D team. Manages data collection and analysis according to specifications to complete product releases related to the continued sale and production of that measured product.
• Provides analysis and interpretation of production data to provide to the project leads to ensure gold standard products are produced. Utilize various statistical software programs to ensure accurate and rapid results are available. Will make immediate decision on product and testing continuation.
• Responsible for completing detailed, high level reports with production data to cross-functional teams to help create specifications and select production facilities which are capable of producing according to specifications.
• Consults and makes recommendations to cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop analytical testing plans with the purpose of guiding specification development and optimization.
• Identifies and recommends ways to improve efficiencies at suppliers and or restaurant level to improve the restaurant economic model.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Biology or equivalent experience
• 5 years experience in Food Research and Development, Commercialization, Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills which include analytical/statistical software applications
• Project management experience
• Plant commercialization or production experience

“Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. * The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.*

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.”

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Travel: 40%

Pay Range: $77,000 - $117,500 Annually