VP Supply Chain

Jostens Learning - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

About the position

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!

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial goals.
• Identify and address supply chain challenges, anticipate areas of growth, and ensure prompt support for necessary system, process, and physical improvements.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, market volatility, and geopolitical factors.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, sales, product management, and IT, to align procurement and supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
• Lead efforts to streamline and optimize supply chain processes, including planning, raw and finished goods replenishment strategies, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
• Drive cost improvements across inventory (raw material, WIP, on-hand), inbound freight, warehousing, and outbound shipping.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the supply chain team, including hiring, performance management, and organizational structure.
• Foster strategic relationships with the company's most important external partners, including suppliers, logistics providers, and advisors.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the performance of supply chain activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Implement negotiation strategies to maximize leverage, steer complex situations, and create the best outcome for the business.
• Serve as a thought partner to other senior leaders as a key member of the Operations leadership team.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success in developing a high-performing, multi-layered supply chain team and leading broad, performance-driven improvements across the organization.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work across the organization and manage supplier relationships.
• Hands-on experience working with suppliers, including those in China and other international ODM/OEM vendors, and freight forwarders.
• A strong negotiator with significant experience in contract management, supplier relationship management, and vendor selection.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in direct manufacturing management roles is highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account.
• 401K plan with immediate vesting.
• Hybrid work options.
• Accrued paid time off and company paid holidays, including 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, and family paid leave for Washington residents.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.