• Director, Enterprise Planning

    Jostens (Minneapolis, MN)


    DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE PLANNING

    ABOUT YOU:

    Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in a complex, seasonal business? Jostens is hiring a Director of Enterprise Planning to lead our Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. In this high-impact role, you’ll integrate demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and supply planning to align business operations and deliver results. You’ll collaborate across functions and guide a high-performing team to optimize performance, manage risk, and support our made-to-order product model. If you’re looking to make your mark on a legacy brand while driving continuous improvement—we want to meet you.

    YOU WILL:

    + Own the SIOP Process. Lead a disciplined, monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning cycle that integrates demand, supply, and inventory across all product lines and business units.

    + Drive Cross-Functional Alignment. Facilitate collaboration between Sales, Finance, Product, and Operations to ensure consensus and clarity on operational and financial plans.

    + Lead Supply & Inventory Strategy. Align manufacturing and procurement plans to balance capacity with demand and optimize inventory performance.

    + Translate Plans to Financial Impact. Support quarterly and annual planning cycles by delivering actionable capacity, revenue, and working capital insights.

    + Mitigate Risk with Scenario Planning. Anticipate and address supply and demand risks, building proactive mitigation strategies to maintain service and margin targets.

    + Build & Lead a High-Performing Team. Develop and mentor the planning team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    + Typical/expected % of overnight travel: Up to 20%

    YOU HAVE:

    + Experience. 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.

    + Education. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

    + Planning Expertise. Deep understanding of seasonal, made-to-order, and custom product environments—and how to plan effectively within them.

    + Leadership & Influence. Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority.

    + Business & Financial Acumen. Strong grasp of margin improvement, cash flow, inventory ROI, and how planning drives enterprise value.

    + Technical Skills. Familiarity with ERP and planning systems; advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.

    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 offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.

    + 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.

    + We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $160,000 to $175,000 with annual bonus eligibility.

     

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2025

    ABOUT US:

    Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .

    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

    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 [email protected] or (952) 830-3300.

     

    Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

     

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