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Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst

Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for supporting key supply chain and sourcing initiatives across business units and internal functional areas such as finance, accounts payable, and operations. Key activities include market analysis for various spend areas, supporting category managers with RFI and RFP process, corporate purchasing data analysis and interpretation, assembly of key metrics for goal reporting/tracking, project management relating to process improvement projects, vendor engagement relating to tactical issues, and direct management of assigned spend categories.

Incumbents of this role are required to be on call and/or available after hours, to provide their own mobile device, and to distribute their mobile phone number accordingly. Alternatively, individuals may distribute their office phone number if their office phone is set to forward calls to their personal device when they are not physically present.

Item

Responsibility/Function

%Time

1

Data analysis, interpretation, and communication

25%

2

Day-to-day resolution of tactical issues relating to supply

25%

3

Support RFI/RFP process for various categories

15%

4

Assembly of monthly goal metrics and progress measurement systems

15%

5

Project management for process improvement processes

10%

6

Manage select indirect spend categories and vendors directly for cost and performance

10%

• Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.

• Clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.

• Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans.

• Support the development of assigned personnel’s skills and abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance.

• Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues.

• Administer Company policies with regard to discipline, absenteeism, etc., in a fair and equitable manner, and fully document all incidents and actions taken.

• Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc.

  Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Applied Economics, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 0-3 years in supply chain, financial analysis, operations, project management, business, or product management Ability to meet deadlines and manage many projects simultaneously

• Intermediate – advanced MS Excel skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize patterns within data and form conclusions with some level of ambiguity

• Ability to communicate and build relationships across multiple functions and levels of the organization and external suppliers

• Ability to research and analyze various supply markets for sourcing opportunities

• Ability to work independently and make decisions independently

• Ability to work on and prioritize diverse projects simultaneously

  Preferred:

• Advanced MS Excel skills

  About Jostens:

  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.

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  Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.