What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Assistant position at Specialty Print Communications?
Job Title: Planning Assistant
Department: Scheduling
Reports to: Scheduling Manager
OVERVIEW
Planning assistant performs a critical role as the first layer of processing new orders forproduction. This role reviews and vets information provided by the sales team to insure accuracy and completeness of job instructions required.
SKILLS SUMMARY
- Understand print manufacturing/production workflow processes
- Be able to manage interdepartmental relationships
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review job entry form submitted from the sales team against provided estimate and supporting documents required for job opening
- Confirm accuracy of specifications from order entry to estimate
- Create new job opening; currently in Printstream and in late 2025 in Monarch
- Create initial job ticket
- Distribute new job opening to appropriate departments
- Prepare daily job bookings and stats to upper management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred minimum two to four years related print production or estimating experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Intermediate computer skills required, with proficiency in Excel and Outlook
- Prior use of ERP (with Monarch) a plus
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and troubleshooting skills required to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Possess comfort and flexibility to work in a fast paced, high volume environment under tight deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels acrossthe organization
- Able to interpret instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000 - $56,000