Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor — Why Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.
Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
As a Supply Chain Operations and Demand Planning Sr. Specialist, you'll help ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time to support our restaurants and Guests. By combining data-driven insights with cross-functional collaboration, you'll optimize inventory performance, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
In this role, you'll Make a Difference by identifying opportunities that improve service, efficiency, and business performance. You'll Serve with Heart by supporting the operational needs of our restaurants and partners. You'll Win as One by collaborating across teams to align supply chain strategies and business objectives. And you'll Move Forward Boldly by leveraging analytics, innovation, and proactive problem-solving to enhance planning capabilities and supply chain performance.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As a Supply Chain Operations and Demand Planning Sr. Specialist, you will:
- Lead demand and supply planning across products, suppliers, and business segments.
- Analyze inventory, operational, and demand data to identify risks and opportunities.
- Develop inventory strategies that balance service levels, cost, and working capital.
- Build and maintain forecasting, replenishment, and planning models.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for supply chain challenges.
- Facilitate cross-functional planning discussions and support business decision-making.
- Develop dashboards, scorecards, and performance reporting to drive visibility and accountability.
- Monitor inventory, logistics, and supply chain performance trends.
- Support product launches, growth initiatives, and strategic business projects.
- Recommend and implement improvements to forecasting, inventory, and supply chain processes.
- Develop business cases and data-driven analyses to support operational decisions.
- Serve as a supply chain planning resource and trusted partner to stakeholders across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
As a Supply Chain Operations and Demand Planning Sr. Specialist, you will receive:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program
- 5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One
- Flex Weeks
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
- Cell Phone Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- Retirement Celebration Program
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As a Supply Chain Operations and Demand Planning Sr. Specialist, you must have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 4+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, or related disciplines.
- Experience analyzing complex business and operational data to drive decisions.
- Experience developing forecasts, inventory plans, or replenishment strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Proficiency with reporting, analytics, and planning tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to and learn the technology platforms, systems, applications, and equipment used in the role.
Extra Toppings — Desired Experience
As a Supply Chain Operations and Demand Planning Sr. Specialist, we prefer you to have:
- Experience in restaurant, retail, consumer goods, or distribution environments.
- Advanced experience with demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
- Experience building dashboards, scorecards, and performance measurement tools.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of supply planning, logistics, and warehouse operations.
- Experience supporting product launches or large-scale operational projects.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
- Experience working with ERP, planning, or business intelligence systems.
Where & How You’ll Work
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
*Eligibility rules may apply to specific benefits
300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, or related disciplines
- Experience analyzing complex business and operational data to drive decisions
- Experience developing forecasts, inventory plans, or replenishment strategies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
- Proficiency with reporting, analytics, and planning tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn and use technology platforms, systems, applications, and equipment
- Experience in restaurant, retail, consumer goods, or distribution environments
- Advanced experience with demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization
- Experience building dashboards, scorecards, and performance measurement tools
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of supply planning, logistics, and warehouse operations
- Experience supporting product launches or large-scale operational projects
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Experience working with ERP, planning, or business intelligence systems
Whataburger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whataburger and has not been reviewed or approved by Whataburger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical options, dental and vision, telehealth access, and added mental-health and chronic-condition programs. The package also includes disability options and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes access to a 401(k) with an employer match and potential profit-sharing, with eligibility tied to service requirements. This creates a tangible long-term savings component beyond hourly wages.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career upside is emphasized through performance incentives and a management track that can reach materially higher total compensation, including six-figure potential at the Operating Partner level. Scholarships, education assistance, and prize-based programs add non-wage recognition tied to participation and development.
Whataburger Insights
What We Do
On Aug. 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite customers would say, “What a burger!” He succeeded on both counts and turned that one little burger stand into a legend loved throughout Texas and the South. Today, each and every Whataburger is made to order, right when it’s ordered. And they’re still made with 100 percent pure, never-frozen beef and served on a big toasted five-inch bun with all “the extras” to suit your taste. Grilled jalapeños, extra bacon, three slices of cheese, no tomatoes, extra pickles? No problem. Your Whataburger will be made just like you like it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whataburger’s following has grown exponentially in its more than 75-year history, thanks to a number of features, including its famous burgers and growing list of menu items, its iconic orange-and-white-striped restaurants and its famous Fancy Ketchup. Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 51,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
