Account Manager 1

Miller Zell•Bentonville, AR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Manager will work closely with the Senior Account Managers and the Client to purchase and coordinate the manufacturing of project-related material. The position will also be responsible for costing and purchasing, using approved Miller Zell practices and standards to ensure cost effective production of items required for each client/project. This position requires a team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who can successfully manage multiple projects with extremely tight deadlines. Must possess effective time management and communication skills. Some print experience is required. Basic knowledge of inventory control is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelors degree.
Minimum 3 to 5 years in purchasing, negotiating and estimating.
Strong communication skills.
Project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior print industry experience in positions such as purchasing, estimating, and/or customer service is strongly preferred.
Basic inventory control knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and obtain quotes from vendors and prepare cost estimates.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with print vendors and internal print facilities.
Work with graphic designers and vendors to determine the print substrates and production method that is best fit for the design intent and final use for each project.
Seek out new vendors and qualify them for production capabilities, cost effectiveness and quality control.
Attend and/or assist with press checks and installations when needed.
Monitor costs and continually strive for cost reduction and increased profit margins.
Prepare and issue purchase orders, bill of materials, work orders and change orders.
Ensure consistency and quality control through the print production process and manage projects so delivered orders are within budget and on time.
Assist in the coordination of logistics issues, packaging, and shipping of products/projects at vendors and MZ warehouses.
Punctuality and regular attendance are required on the job.