Manager of Supply Chain Innovation in Toronto, Ontario

MAKE YOUR IMPACT

Impact Kitchen is on a mission to empower our community to eat healthy, nutritionally-dense foods with a focus on quality and sustainability. We know that what you eat matters, and we seek to make an impact by choosing local, ethically-sourced ingredients that will nourish you and help you thrive everyday. Founded in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of former personal trainer and nutrition expert, Josh Broun, and Frank Toskan (co-founder of M·A·C Cosmetics). 

In addition to our 7 restaurants located within Toronto’s core, Impact Kitchen fuels many of the city’s major sports teams and top athletes through our catering and culinary programs and partnerships. 

Impact Kitchen is always looking for enthusiastic, passionate, service oriented team members to join our diverse team. If health and wellness is your passion, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!

MANAGER OF SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION

The Manager of Supply Chain Innovation at Impact Kitchen secures high-quality ingredients at optimal pricing, maintains strong supplier relationships, and ensures seamless restaurant operations through strategic inventory management and contingency planning. They drive innovation by sourcing nutrient-dense ingredients, implementing sustainable packaging solutions, and fostering partnerships with local suppliers and regenerative farms. This role also enhances supply chain efficiency by leveraging technology, staying ahead of industry trends, and ensuring all sourcing aligns with Impact Kitchen’s Food Philosophy.

The Manager of Supply Chain Innovation reports to: Director of Culinary Operations .

 

LOCATION

Hybrid – work from home & rotational in-person throughout the GTA.  Minimum of three days per week in-person.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation & Sustainability

• Collaborate with the menu development team to identify and procure the highest quality, nutrient-dense ingredients that support Impact Kitchen’s Food Philosophy.

• Proactively research competitors and introduce superior-quality or innovative products that enhance Impact Kitchen’s offerings and market position. 

• Prioritize local, ethical, and sustainable sourcing, fostering relationships with local farmers and suppliers.

• Spearhead regenerative farming initiatives and build these key supplier partnerships that support Impact’s commitment to sustainability. 

• Identify and implement innovative, eco-friendly packaging options that reduce waste and align with Impact Kitchen’s packaging commitment.

• Work cross-functionally with Culinary and Operations teams to ensure innovation aligns with operational feasibility and guest experience.

• Stay ahead of sustainability regulations and industry best practices, ensuring all sourcing decisions align with environmental and health standards.

• Pilot and evaluate new suppliers, ingredients, and packaging materials, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations.

  Supply Chain

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all product suppliers, ensuring excellent service and collaboration.

• Secure the best possible pricing while maintaining the highest product quality, balancing cost efficiency and premium sourcing.

• Partner with Finance to negotiate favorable payment terms and strategic supplier agreements that benefit cash flow and profitability.

• Implement contingency plans and secure backup suppliers to ensure 100% product availability across all locations.

• Provide above & beyond service to internal teams, addressing their needs, feedback, and concerns in a timely manner.

• Ensure that all sourced ingredients align with Impact Kitchen’s Food Philosophy.

• Continuously monitor market trends, inflation, and global supply chain dynamics to anticipate disruptions and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

• Enhance and maintain the inventory management system (COGS-Well) to improve efficiency and data integrity, minimize waste, and ensure seamless restaurant operations.

• Lead AvT (Actual vs. Theoretical) cost reporting, identifying gaps and work alongside operations to implement cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

• Oversee menu engineering from a supply chain perspective, working closely with the Culinary and Operations teams to optimize our menu design and cost of goods.

  SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role

• Strong negotiation skills for securing favorable pricing and supplier agreements

• Knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g., COGS-Well) and supply chain optimization

• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices, regenerative farming, and ethical procurement

• Knowledge of eco-friendly packaging solutions and sustainable food supply chains

• Awareness of sustainability regulations, certifications, and industry best practices

• Strong analytical skills for tracking AvT (Actual vs. Theoretical) and performing Menu Engineering analysis

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to implement efficiency improvements

• Strong project management skills to drive initiatives from concept to execution

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across departments

• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

   

  INCLUSIVITY AT IMPACT 

  Impact Kitchen feeds a diverse community and is made stronger by a diverse team. We welcome and encourage applications from our entire community equally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the decision to hire is based solely on business needs, experience and future potential. Hiring is not determined or influenced by any classification of an individual as protected by the laws that govern the region for which the prospective individual would work within. This is true for all practices and policies within the employee journey / lifecycle.

   

  Impact Kitchen supports alternative ways to interview and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation, please indicate in your application. Both Impact Kitchen management and the applicant share responsibility to communicate and reasonably accommodate.

   

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