Job Description

Job Description:

Company Description: 

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. 

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. 

Department Overview

McDonald's Global Supply Chain Sustainable Food Sourcing (SFS) team develops and implements strategies for a sustainable and resilient food supply chain. As part of the Global Strategic Sourcing Food (GSSF) team within the Company’s Global Supply Chain (GSC), we collaborate with our Suppliers, McDonald’s Markets and Corporate teams including commercial, quality, digital and strategy teams in GSC, and key partners in Global Impact, Finance, Legal, Menu and more. The SFS team is accountable for workstreams that support our public sustainability commitments and deliver transformational change for a resilient supply chain. We do this by leading on food sustainability strategies, policies, specifications, supplier engagement and measurement that drives action across our System, the industry and with global stakeholders. Our team is passionate about contributing to a sustainable, thriving food system today and in the future to support our business and values. Read more about our Purpose & Impact here. 

Responsibilities

Employment: This currently is a temporary assignment until the end of December 2026 based in Chicago IL.

High-Level Job Summary

This position will lead and manage execution of food supply chain sourcing transformation initiatives to help achieve McDonald’s Climate Target and enable food suppliers to deliver on expected emissions reductions in the most efficient and strategic way for an integrated sustainable sourcing outcome. With the Director, Climate & Nature Sourcing Transformation, this team member will help progress to critical milestones and ensure alignment across sustainability strategies to meet 2030 public commitments and value for our business and customers. 

Working with the Climate & Nature Sourcing Transformation Director, this postion will also:

  • Lead in development and execution of climate mitigation efforts related to McDonald’s food supply chain Scope 3 Forest, Land & Agriculture (FLAG) and industrial (Non-FLAG) Climate Target. This includes leading the accelerated planning for McDonald’s 2030 Climate Target with suppliers and across functions, markets, categories, and McDonald’s System partners.
  • Align across workstreams and business priorities including assured supply, farm-level resiliency, forests and nature, human rights and more to support integrated sustainable sourcing, optimized supplier outcomes and System value.
  • Collaborate closely with Supply Chain teams, Global Impact, Markets and Suppliers to drive these action and demonstrate the business case.

 

Key responsibilities include:

Strategy and Execution:

  • Manage and enhance the food supply chain climate strategy and strategize accelerated planning for McDonald’s Climate Target.
  • Develop food supplier expectations, guidance, communications and engagement approach for Climate Target as part of a clear and synchronized voice to suppliers on sustainability.
  • Identify and analyze the commercial and impact implications and data to inform the business rationale, insights and decisions for supply chain Climate and Nature initiatives as part of strategic sourcing strategy, supply chain resilience and in support of McDonald’s business strategy.
  • Manage the execution and performance of the climate strategy and accelerated planning with highly cross-functional McDonald’s project teams and other key partners (third parties, consultancies, etc.)
  • Engage suppliers in alignment with SFS Supplier Engagement Platform, GSSF and Global Impact teams.
  • Analyze suppliers’ progress, anticipate and adjust for potential risks and issues and opportunities to enhance mitigation plans.
  • Identify resources, tools, technologies and best practices to drive supplier action, support business objectives and public commitments related to climate, and help to embed a culture of sustainability.

Collaboration & Communications:

  • Partner with Global Impact to align to climate accounting, external frameworks and other strategic guidance.
  • Support Global Finance, Category Sourcing teams and suppliers to manage investment and commercial impact for market strategy to execute.
  • Generate executive and decision-useful communications for timely leadership updates and strategic position papers on key business questions.
  • Build strong relationships across suppliers, functions, markets, categories to support transformation and understanding of McDonald’s Climate Target.

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

  • 8+ years of post-college experience working in matrixed and decentralized organizations, leading sustainability and/or change management initiatives.
  • Very strong understanding of climate change mitigation in food production (FLAG, Non-FLAG); plus climate adaptation, deforestation, land conversion and natural resources.
  • Good understanding of McDonald’s System and business functions, market/segment structures, priorities and efforts, category-specific value chain.
  • Good understanding of commercial sourcing, financial models for franchised enterprise, global supply chains and suppliers.
  • Degree in sustainability, environmental management, ecology, agriculture, or a related discipline preferred.

Competencies and Mindset

  • Enterprise mindset, practical experience, strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to translate strategy into execution, staying focused on the outcome
  • Excellent communication skills, writing capabilities, oral communication and presentation skills, and ability to succinctly update leadership.

Compensation

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $129,800 - $165,490 per year
 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information: 

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. 

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

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