Solution Architect / Product Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Role: Solution Architect / Product Manager – Inventory Management (QSR)
Location: [San Antonio, TX / Hybrid]
Department: Digital / Restaurant
Technology Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect / Product Manager to lead the strategy, design, and modernization of our QSR Inventory Management ecosystem. This role will own Recipe Master, inventory lifecycle management, supplier ordering, and POS-driven depletion capabilities across a multi-unit restaurant environment. The ideal candidate combines strong QSR functional expertise with modern platform architecture knowledge (API-first, cloud-native, event-driven systems) and can translate operational needs into scalable, resilient solutions • Architect and implement POS-driven depletion logic and inventory reconciliation processes. • Drive supplier ordering workflows, including forecasting, purchase order lifecycle, goods receipt, and invoice matching. • Design API-first integrations between inventory, POS, ERP, and data/analytics platforms. • Establish controls for inventory accuracy, variance management, shrinkage reduction, and compliance. • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to translate business requirements into scalable capabilities. • Lead vendor evaluations, implementation governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Define and track KPIs including COGS %, inventory accuracy, waste %, inventory turns, and system uptime. • Ensure scalability, resiliency, and performance across a multi-location QSR environment.
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in QSR, retail, or multi-unit restaurant technology.
* Deep functional knowledge of Recipe Master, inventory management, supplier ordering, and depletion models.
• Experience integrating POS systems with back-office or ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of food cost modeling, COGS, and margin management.
* Experience designing or working with API-first enterprise systems.
* Proven ability to translate business operations into technical requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and vendor engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting 1,000+ store environments.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and microservices design.
* Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
* Familiarity with ERP integrations (e.g., financial systems, procurement platforms).
• Experience with inventory forecasting, AI-driven replenishment, or waste reduction analytics.
• Prior experience with QSR back-office systems (e.g., Macromatix, Xenius, or similar).
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills