Balfour & Co Hiring for Director, Supply Chain & Logistics at Aventura, FL Full Time

About Us:

American Achievement Corporation has a long and successful history, providing products that mark special moments and achievements in people’s lives. From our start in 1913 to today, the company has grown and evolved in many ways but the quality of our products and our commitment to our people have been at the highest standards throughout this long history.

American Achievement Corporation is the world’s largest Collegiate and High School commencement services company, leading the industry in digital product innovation by helping students and their families celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. Operating under the Balfour®, GradImages®, University Photo®, Gaspard®, ArtCarved®, KeepSake® and Taylor Publishing Company®, the Company provides personalized products such as class jewelry and apparel, yearbooks and commercial printing, graduation cap and gowns, announcement products and photography through digital marketing technology, personal in-school deliveries, and customized school assortments. To learn more visit Balfour.com, the destination for Graduation products, and GradImages.com, the industry’s largest commencement photography platform.

With a strong balance sheet, as well as the strategic and operational support of its partners, Balfour & Co. is well-positioned to expand its market-leading business and continue delivering quality products and services that help students celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. The Company is equipped to focus on executing its strategy, including its ongoing digital reinvention, production innovation, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions, to drive long-term growth. The Company operates in more than 12 facilities in North America with worldwide operational supply chains. Come join our great team of over 5,000 team members.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability. You will be responsible for developing a strategic approach for the corporate and materials purchasing, logistics and warehousing policies and procedures to develop a purchasing program for the entire Company.

Essential position Functions:

· Overseeing shipping methods such as air freight, trucking, rail, or marine transport

· Oversee Brokers and Customs to ensure on time delivery every destination

· Direct all activities for shipping and receiving

· Creating plans for new facilities or improving existing facilities to meet current and future needs

· Evaluating potential suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and customer service

· Developing annual budgets and long-term strategic plans, including capital expenditures and labor needs

· Reviewing reports regarding inventory levels and pricing strategies to ensure efficient use of resources

· Monitoring all aspects of the supply chain to ensure that goals are being met

· Establishing partnerships with suppliers and other business partners to develop new products or improve existing products

· Managing a team of supply chain specialists who are responsible for planning and executing supply chain activities

· Implementing new technologies to improve efficiency in the supply chain process

· Develop, communicate, and manage procurement policies, procedures, and programs

· Develop a centralized purchasing program that adds value and efficiency to the organization

· Establish standards for and lead bid process and direct purchase process for entire organization to include manufacturing and corporate areas (machinery, raw goods, supplies, etc.) to include bid details, budget, cost analysis.

· Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly

· Maintain supply chain inventory and records

· Train and guide employees

· Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes

· Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)

· Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· 100% Bi-lingual, English & Spanish

· M.B.A Degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, or relevant field of emphasis

· 10+ years relevant materials management & purchasing experience.

· Experience in international supply chains and managing teams in different geographic locations

· Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques as well as operational systems and warehouse management.

· Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving.

· Excellent MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Word) capabilities required.

· Strong written communication and presentation skills required.

· Solid analytical and computer skills.

· Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance.

· Experience with sourcing and procurement, building a comprehensive vendor program and driving a competitive vendor landscape

· Applicant must have a valid US Passport or equivalent enabling extensive travel to various facility locations within the U.S. as well as suppliers and manufacturers abroad