Printing estimator job description

At SproutLoud our people and culture are central to our success. You’ll find an environment that is 100% jerk free, where people share the values of putting clients first, being accountable, caring about your team and the quality of your work, inspiring others, and growing in your level of expertise and professional development. SproutLoud won the 2022 Top Workplace award, marking the 9th time the company has been recognized as one of the best employers in South Florida, based on anonymous employee feedback.

SproutLoud is a Software plus Services platform that services the local marketing needs of large organizations. Called Through-Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA), we help our clients manage their brands and distribute their marketing resources locally - through sales channels, franchisees, chain-retail locations, dealer networks, value-added reseller (VAR) programs, and field employees/offices - with a comprehensive distributed marketing solution. SproutLoud solutions manage brand compliance, increase speed to market, automate manual tasks, and provide robust reporting and business intelligence.

Identified by Forrester Research as the Third Stage for sales and marketing leaders, SproutLoud is on the forefront of the TCMA industry. We need a great team to help us execute - so come join us!

The Print Estimator is a full-time position and a critical team member responsible for providing support

for the Purchasing Team. This includes obtaining cost estimates for print, direct mail, and promotional

items and develop pricing for all clients. This individual is also responsible for supporting our clients and
vendors by managing the purchasing and coordination of our network programs. This individual will
communicate with Production Coordinators, Client Relationship Managers, and Business Development
staff regarding job specs, costs, and production methods. This person will also be responsible for
maintaining pricing worksheets for all clients, analyzing existing pricing for consistency and
competitiveness, and other administrative tasks as detailed below.
Responsibilities:
Product pricing to include: offset, digital and web print, promotional items, apparel, large format, signage, vehicle wraps, kitting, fulfillment, freight and warehousing Manage direct mail programs and kitting projects including coordinating with Clients, Internal CRM Teams, Account Executives, Production Team and Vendors Project Management for printing, fulfillment and inventory projects, including purchase orders, proofing, delivery and warehousing requirements Work closely with all stakeholders to gather information regarding projects and consult regarding print capabilities and piece design Manages projects independently to ensure Vendors are meeting agreed upon production schedules, timelines, and quality standards Build relationships with Clients and consult with them for printing projects and network programs to create effective solutions Use job management software (P3) to estimate, manage, track, award, and invoice jobs to Vendors Use internal Zendesk system to manage, track job status, assign activities across various departments, and store job files that will be required to close jobs Manage Vehicle Graphic vendors, client communication and orders for custom inquiries and installation charges
Required:
Must reside in South Florida 5 years experience in Print Management and Print Buying/Estimating Strong understanding of Print manufacturing workflows and vendor capabilities Strong interpersonal communication skills and organization skills 3-5 years experience in mail services, kitting, fulfillment, logistics and data management Basic knowledge of USPS and Canada Mail Requirements as it pertains to Print specifications Strong analytical skills Strong math and computer skills, proficient in MS Excel, Google sheets Organized, detail oriented, self motivated and problem solver Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects Ability to learn new technologies, processes, software and computers quickly Quick Learner
What do we offer
Joining a 9X Award Winning Best Place to Work - 5 consecutive years Phenomenally high e-NPS scores - just check out the career portion of our website An opportunity to join an industry leader with solid growth (and aspirations to become much bigger). No Jerks on your team The ability to work on a truly innovative product that evolves with our market’s needs. The ability to work and grow among a team of fun, kind and passionate people. A prime location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Medellin, Colombia; and, Monterrey, Mexico Competitive salary scaled to your experience 17-23 days of PTO; Sick leave as you need it 401k plan with 3% matching 1 month sabbatical at 6 years Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans A fast-paced environment where you can make your mark! The ability to work and grow among an incredible team
Our values
Delight the Customer: We understand that consistently meeting expectations creates a positive experience. Be the Force of Change: Continuous improvement is a shared responsibility. And it starts with you. Jerk Free: We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are humble with no hidden agendas. We demonstrate respect and integrity. Do What You Say: Follow-up and follow-through. We hold ourselves and each other to this standard. One-Mission; One Team: We always work together, within and across teams, to accomplish our mission.
Interview process
Our five steps recruiting process lasts a total of 2 weeks:
Step 1 - Meet and greet with a recruiter or hiring manager; followed by some brief assessments Step 2 - Top-Grading, 2-hour interview with 2 Hiring Managers Step 3 - In-person meetings (one day in total) with your peers, direct reports and/or team leads Step 4 - (Position Dependent) An activity or exercise to understand how you think Step 5 - Reference checks
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Job DescriptionEmployees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.

Quad In-Store is currently seeking an Estimator for our facility in New Berlin, WI. The job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
Review project specifications and prepare cost estimates for labor and materials.
Offer suggestions regarding production techniques or materials to lower costs.
Develop project plan estimate that best utilizes our equipment and manufacturing capabilities.
Secure best pricing for project components, such as print substrates and hardware.
Secure pricing for services with outsource vendors when required.
Effectively communicate with sales, account managers, job planners, and designers.




Qualifications:




High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Estimating or Project Planning in the Print Industry.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) and office equipment.
Working knowledge of Estimating Systems such as Pace, Monarch or similar ERP modules.
General characteristics of the successful candidate include:
Qualified candidate must have a good understanding of the print process. Experience in a Point of Purchase (POP) manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of printing substrates, inks and coatings, and finishing processes a plus.
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess good analytical and follow-up skills.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to work independently and collaboratively. Able to thrive in a team environment.







Additional Company Information:



We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.



Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.



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Baesman Group has an excellent opportunity for someone wanting a career with a first class printing and marketing company. We work with the top national retailers, universities, hospitality and Fortune 500 companies. We continue to break records from previous years and are still growing. We are currently looking for a Planner/ Estimator with experience working for a printing company. This individual will be responsible for preparing estimates for all potential jobs, planning production requirements for all jobs and effectively communicating requirements and plans for all jobs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely with managers, supervisors, manufacturing personnel, and account managers to develop, review and/or confirm information regarding various manufacturing plans including new manufacturing methods.

Estimate and Plan jobs in the most efficient and economical fashion from a manufacturing cost perspective.

When called upon, follow-up on jobs to evaluate why they performed better or worse than planned and incorporate the knowledge gained from this evaluation into the planning / estimating process.

Deal effectively with internal and external customer requests in a responsive and timely manner.

Coordinate the manufacturing of jobs with outside service vendors after negotiating pricing and scheduling of materials. When needed, call, or visit the outside vendors to discuss the manufacturing plan and/or review the manufacturing of jobs.

Evaluate pricing from outside vendors to insure they are competitive with respect to the market price of service provided; especially when sending out work we can perform.

Partner with Purchasing to continually evaluate the performance of our outside vendors.

Anticipate and assist the manufacturing group solving production related problems.

Promote the Baesman Values: Can-do Attitude, We Before Me, Go the Extra Mile, Embrace Growth and Change, and Always do the Right Thing.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

College degree or combination of equivalent related experience and education. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience with printing company.

Language Skills:

Able to read, analyze, and interpret job related specifications and Request for Proposal verbiage. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal or external customers. Ability to effectively present information to senior management.

Mathematical Skills:

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, analysis of variance, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate PC skills to include knowledge of Windows, Excel, and simple data entry skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must understand imposition and layouts.

Benefits

Financial wellness is about more than just your salary. Here are the other ways Baesman Takes care of our teammates.

Medical Insurance- Choose between 3 medical plan options. We also offer dental and vision coverage, in addition to pre-tax flexible spending plans.

Profit-Sharing- Share in Baesman's success. We also offer a 50% matching 401(k) program for up to 6% of your pay.

Paid Time Off- IT's important that you take time to recharge. That's why we offer PTO, vacation breaks, and employee assistance programs.

Life and disability Insurance- We have you covered: Baesman pays 100% of the premium for life and disability.

On-site workout facility, wellness initiatives, and more.

Setting the Standard- Baesman earned a 2020 Best Workplace in the Americas designation from the Printing Industries of America. The prestigious award recognizes our efforts in providing an outstanding work environment. We're honored and proud to be recognized.

Baesman is a fourth-generation, family-owned business. The same way families grow and change over time, so do the opportunities within our organization. We believe in hard work, cultivating talent, and promoting from within. We strive to help our teammates, our clients, and our shareholders achieve more than they thought possible.

Baesman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.