Large Format Estimator/Purchasing

Grand Format Planner/Purchasing

Job Description:

This position is responsible for Grand Format job planning. This role takes job specs provided by clients and writes production tickets for the manufacturing area. The goal is to provide clear, concise information so production executes the project correctly and delivers on time. This role also executes purchases of materials, hardware, and outside buys associated with jobs.

The Planner works with production to determine the best materials and outside vendors for the project. A key aspect of the role is to secure competitive pricing with the goal of improving the profit margin for each job. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed, in addition to strong computer skills, being organized and detail oriented. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, energetic, organized, continuously learning, customer-focused, and professional.

Duties:

• Assist large format preproduction and production teams with understanding live projects from original proposals
• Be the pivotal point of contact between sales, estimating and production to ensure all aspects of new jobs are addressed.
• Procure materials and services to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards of jobs.
• Get quotes for materials and outside services. Issue and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Work with material and outside vendors to secure best pricing for goods and services
• Maintain sufficient levels of inventory and work with the team on process controls
• Work with the account executive, account managers and production to support the client’s requests
• Monitor and train members on the team, including account executives and account managers.
• Perform all other duties, as required by management

Qualifications

Qualifications and abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the fullest. Accurate information and close attention to detail are required. The employee must be available 8-10 hours a day should an emergency occur, that would require instructions over the phone or coming into work during off hours. You should be computer literate, and must be able to use Excel, Word, email and be able to quickly learn our programs: Pace, Process Shipper, dokshop, SLIM.  Basic Math skills are used daily. Verbal communication skills are paramount as you will be required to deliver accurate, complete and concise information to both clients and internally on a daily basis.  Having the ability to multitask in a busy production environment is a must.  Candidates must have good time and job management skills.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required while a college degree is preferred.

 2+ Years of print or project management experience preferred.