Vp Supply Chain

Join our team as the VP of Supply Chain and take the lead in shaping the future of our enterprise! In this dynamic role, you will drive the entire supply chain process, from strategic planning and forecasting to procurement, inventory management, distribution, and logistics, ensuring our products reach the market seamlessly. As a visionary leader, you'll craft and execute a cutting-edge supply chain strategy that unites our company, maximizes synergies, and delivers exceptional value to our customers. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing costs, boosting agility, and minimizing risks, all while propelling our business to new heights. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you!
YOU HAVE: Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related Supply Chain field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.Experience: 20 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, with at least 15 years focused on sourcing and procurement in engineering and manufacturing. Minimum of 5 years in a lead supply chain management role for a large, multi-product, multi-channel publicly traded company. Past operations roles, including direct manufacturing management experience, are highly valued.Technical Skills: Core supply chain competencies, including demand, supply, inventory, and production planning; SIOP facilitation; warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment; and leadership in direct and indirect materials management and procurement. Proficiency in MRP systems, commercial forecasting and demand management software, and familiarity with industry supply chain models like SCOR or SCM. Knowledge of ERP, MRP, WMS, TMS platforms, and proficiency in Excel, data visualization software, and data warehouse solutions.Leadership: Demonstrated success in developing a high-performing, multi-layered supply chain team and leading broad, performance-driven improvements across the organization. Experience in leading long-term, cross-functional strategy efforts with minimal guidance.Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work across the organization and manage supplier relationships.Global Experience: Hands-on experience working with suppliers, including those in China and other international ODM/OEM vendors, and freight forwarders. Proven ability to manage and track material movements across multiple organizational platforms and functional boundaries.Negotiation and Contract Management: A strong negotiator with significant experience in contract management, supplier relationship management, and vendor selection. Track record of P&L ownership and driving strategies focused on cost savings, efficiency gains, and value creation.Preferred.  YOU WILL: Develop and Implement Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial goals. Focus on key differentiators, new innovations, cost savings, risk mitigation, capabilities, and team structure.Diagnose and Anticipate Challenges: Identify and address supply chain challenges, anticipate areas of growth, and ensure prompt support for necessary system, process, and physical improvements.Risk Mitigation: Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, market volatility, and geopolitical factors. Develop contingency plans and resilience strategies to ensure business continuity and minimize operational disruptionsCross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, sales, product management, and IT, to align procurement and supply chain strategies with overall business objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Process Optimization: Lead efforts to streamline and optimize supply chain processes, including planning, raw and finished goods replenishment strategies, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.Cost Improvements: Drive cost improvements across inventory (raw material, WIP, on-hand), inbound freight, warehousing, and outbound shipping.Leadership and Team Development: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the supply chain team, including hiring, performance management, and organizational structure. Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and professional development. Mentor and coach team members to achieve their full potential.Strategic Relationships: Foster strategic relationships with the company's most important external partners, including suppliers, logistics providers, and advisors.Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the performance of supply chain activities. Analyze data and performance trends to identify areas for improvement and drive actionable insights.Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical sourcing practices. Uphold the company's values and principles in all supply chain activities.Negotiation and Influence: Implement negotiation strategies to maximize leverage, steer complex situations, and create the best outcome for the business.Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought partner to other senior leaders as a key member of the Operations leadership team.Typical/expected % of overnight travel: 25% LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave. We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2024 ABOUT US: Celebrating over 125 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams, and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at ********  or (952) 830-3399.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. 
Jostens provides products, programs and services that help our customers celebrate moments that matter. Our mission is to Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. We extend our mission to working with our valued suppliers to partner with us to provide keepsakes designed to help consumers capture and celebrate moments that matter, and inspire them for a lifetime. The Jostens team is passionate about living and practicing our values, our Code of Conduct, and our commitment to sustainability in every interaction.
Every member of the Jostens team is accountable to customers and suppliers to act with integrity and responsibility, to respect and recognize and to embrace change. We believe that living our values is required to earn customer loyalty and meet the expectations of all our stakeholders.
It is through our mission and values that Jostens conducts all business with respect to the customers we serve and the communities in which we work.

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