Brand Innovation Representative Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in Rosemead, CA (Job ID 23002978)

Description

Summary of Job Description:

The Brand Innovation Representative (Ops Excellence) is responsible for collaborating and contributing to brand innovation activities that bring the brand vision and strategy to life. This position supports managers in the delivery of break-through innovation and Operations Excellence programs based on a deep understanding of Operations and target guest, market trends, product, company, category, and competitive insights. This position also conducts analyses and contributes to brand strategy and planning.

You'll get a chance to:

• Support project managers on key elements of national Operations Excellence programs (e.g. drive-through optimization strategy, continuous improvement, service testing and/or launch, training, project budgets, signage, contingency planning, stakeholder alignment) and helps manage smaller-scale initiatives. Responsible for effective on-time and on-budget delivery, and post-launch learnings.
• Support bringing to life innovation strategy by leveraging Operations, guest, competitive, company and category data and insights.
• Regularly support and contribute to analyses using various data sources, including syndicated, category, guest, store performance and brand research, to help managers and Operators optimize plans, gain alignments and measure program success.
• Effectively communicates with cross-functional teams and/or agency partners to inspire, inform and activate team members, colleagues, and management.
• Support delivery of deep consumer, Operations and product data and insights to inform marketing communications and innovation plans
• Acts as a brand and Operator steward with deep knowledge of Operations and working knowledge of the brand architecture, positioning, and guest targets
• Apply this across all Operations Excellence activities

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

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