ABOUT YOU:
You are a hands-on operations leader who understands that production excellence starts with supply continuity and precision planning. As Inventory Controller, you will oversee materials management, scheduling accuracy, and inventory performance for the Montreal plant and outsourced manufacturing partners. You will ensure metal supply continuity while strengthening the systems, processes, and partnerships that support efficient production and delivery.
This role is critical to maintaining operational flow, minimizing disruption, and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing ecosystem.
YOU WILL:
- Provide leadership over planning and scheduling. Drive visibility and direction for production scheduling, materials planning, and inventory management.
- Ensure raw material availability. Manage and coordinate supply of raw materials for both domestic and international manufacturing operations.
- Maintain continuity of supply. Provide accurate monthly reporting on supply risks and proactively drive issue resolution and recommendations.
- Improve supply chain processes. Assist in the design and implementation of process enhancements to improve manufacturing and supplier effectiveness.
- Oversee subcontractor production performance. Partner closely with outsourced manufacturers to optimize production flow and continuous improvement initiatives.
YOU HAVE:
- Education. Bachelor’s degree required.
- Manufacturing Experience. 5+ years of relevant experience in materials management, scheduling, or production planning.
- Lean & Continuous Improvement Knowledge. Training and application of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Jewelry Manufacturing Expertise. Strong understanding of jewelry production processes and supply dynamics.
- MRP Systems Proficiency. Experience creating and maintaining MRP/MDS/MPS in high-volume build-to-order or made-to-order environments.
- Excel Proficiency. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for planning and analysis.
- Financial Acumen. Knowledge of budgeting and cost accounting principles.
- Analytical Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
- Execution Agility. Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Professional Communication Skills. Ability to communicate effectively with plant leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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 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, 11 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2026
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.
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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