JOB TITLE: Buyer Planner Analyst LOCATION: Santiago, DR MODALITY: On site - Hybrid after 3 months. SCHEDULE: 8:00 - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB: The Buyer-Planner-Scheduler is responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production planning function to ensure timely delivery to customers of finished goods, while upholding cost structures and meeting inventory targets. They create purchase orders in compliance with internal policies, manage strategic supplier relationships, and establish delivery dates based on material availability and forecast. As part of the supply chain, they form an important link between strategic sourcing and commercial purchasing, researching, and providing feedback on material shortages, supplier performance, and capabilities. Item Responsibilities % of Time 1 Improve/build core supply planning processes to support the creation of master schedule(s) for respective plants/categories, enabling improved customer delivery and inventory performance across the Jostens enterprise. 25 2 Maintain responsibility for monitoring/creating purchase requisitions, on a daily/weekly basis, for appropriate vendors and converting requisitions to purchase orders for finished goods. Access and input revisions (e.g., quantity, ship date) to update the plan(s). 20 3 Once a supplier is established, act of the primary contact for suppliers; escalate any issues to Strategic Sourcing team as they arise, including price changes, performance issues (delivery, responsiveness), contract changes, etc. 10 4 Support key Supply Chain initiatives to drive improvements in supply planning and meet key metrics within the SIOP process. 15 5 Provide reporting to support business performance analysis, driving improvement of key performance indicators (KPI’s) of supply (production vs. plan, supplier on time delivery, inventory turns, Excess & Obsolete…) and set actions to improve 15 6 Escalate any concerns or potential issues regarding compliance with Strategic Sourcing. 5 7 Support the design and documentation of standard operating procedure to capture best practices across supply planning processes; drive strategic and continuous improvement activities. 10 Required: + Education - Bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required + Languages: Advanced English skills. + Experience – 2-3+ years of Supply Chain Operations experience (Buyer, Supply/Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Strategy, SIOP); 1-2 years experience with data management in ERP, Dashboarding, and/or order/supply management systems. + Attention to detail - Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. + Great Communication Skills - Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization. Work closely with others to conceptualize, test, and implement new ideas. + Technical Skill - High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (Access a plus). Ability to develop enhanced system and processes based on business strategy, technology trends, and best practices in supply planning. + Manages Ambiguity – Able to structure unstructured problems and deliver improved operating performance. Able to bring stakeholders along and manage change + Prioritization & Decision Making - Excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks. Tolerance for ambiguity and risk with the ability to drive to decisions with less than perfect information. 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. Click on video link for an exclusive look into the Jostens experience! https://f.io/HIAsH659 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.