Estimator

Social Influence LLC • West Chester, PA

3d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Estimator analyzes customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints, and company resources and capabilities to select the best-cost proposal from available options. The role develops rough production plans from abstract designs and applies creative problem-solving to identify effective approaches. It coordinates with Sales, planners/CSRs, customers, vendors, and staff, and works with planners to find efficient cost options and recommend improvements to production processes or equipment based on job parameters, volume, and cost. The Estimator protects confidential organizational information and completes estimates efficiently to meet customer demand. Other duties or special projects may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong organizational, customer service, problem-solving, analytical, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent math skills, including applying customer specifications using algebra, equations, and geometry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and EFI Monarch software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and logical, practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Quality, safety, and security awareness.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and workload requirements and prioritize estimates based on customer and production demands.
• Adaptability and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school training.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of experience.
• Print estimating and/or job planning experience.
• Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations, including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing, and direct mail.
• Knowledge of operations from layout through post-press, including finishing and mail.
• Familiarity with Print MIS systems, such as EFI Monarch or PSI.
• Solid working knowledge of printing and finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations, the competitive market, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with Sales, planners/CSRs, customers, vendors, and staff.
• Coordinate with planners to identify efficient cost options and recommend changes or improvements.
• Recommend production processes and equipment based on job parameters, volume, and cost.
• Analyze customer needs, printing constraints, and company resources and capabilities to select the best-cost proposal.
• Create rough production plans from abstract designs and use creative problem-solving skills.
• Maintain confidentiality to protect the organization's value.
• Complete estimates efficiently and effectively to meet customer demand.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED