What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator (Printing) position at Data-Mail, Inc.?
WORK LOCATON: Newington, CT. This is an in person role, not remote, not hybrid
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SUMMARY
Estimate the cost to produce printing jobs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive Request for Quote from account services. Ensure all information is complete.
- Estimate the amount of materials and the setup required to produce the job. Contact vendors to get printing and/or paper and envelope costs. Determine the required amount of press time and manufacturing costs. Determine where to print the job (either in house or vendor).
- Utilize Print Stream to build and generate a formal estimate.
- Serve as back up to purchasing supervisor and inventory/purchasing planner, as needed.
- Comply with company rules and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
- Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve operating efficiency of the department.
- Keep manager informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
- Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Two-year college degree plus 2-3 years of experience estimating and purchasing in a direct mail or related industry, or equivalent.
COMPETENCIES
- Organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of MS office
- Knowledge of litho and digital print
- Excellent math skills
- Knowledge of paper materials
- Customer service skills
