Junior Estimator

sg360°•Wheeling, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

sg360° partners with Fortune 1000 brands to pursue unmatched direct marketing performance. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to drive smarter targeting, stronger messaging and improved ROI. Everything we do - audience analytics, strategic planning, creative development, production and distribution - we do in the pursuit of performance. When you join us, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an education assistance program, short- and long-term disability, wellness resources, identity theft protection, and a 401k with employer match. Be part of a legacy of excellence and growth with sg360°! sg360° is seeking a Junior Estimator to join our team. The Junior Estimator prepares accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of print and graphic communications projects. This position determines the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods by evaluating materials, production processes, equipment capabilities, and labor requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the printing and direct mail industry while gaining exposure to all aspects of the production process.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Graphic Arts, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
One to five years of experience in customer service, estimating, or a related printing/manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with solid mathematical aptitude.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and accurately process print-related documentation.
Knowledge of printing materials, production standards, spoilage, and waste reduction practices.
Understanding of printing processes, inline finishing, prepress, bindery operations, equipment capabilities, and print formulas/conversions.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer applications.
Ability to learn and utilize estimating and production management software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in prepress, bindery operations, or purchasing printing materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret specifications for an order as supplied by customer or salesperson.
Review format and estimated production method with manufacturing management for approval.
Determine material and outside service requirements including production waste and spoilage.
Apply cost of materials, services, and labor to the estimating system to create a cost based sell price.
Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
Keep sales and management informed of estimating activity, backlog, crucial orders, etc.
Maintain files and records on customers, routine orders, estimates and related items as needed.
Run booking estimate for scheduling.
Maintain est. files for quick reference in department.
Maintain est. reports needed for department (est. activity, jobs, and other ISO reports)
Determine the most cost effective method to produce the specified product.
Provide suggestions to sales and/or customers for alternative ways to meet needs at lower cost.
Work with purchasing on material availability, substitutes, inventory or other required items for the order.
Review with scheduling short term estimates to insure proper equipment is available as needed.
Stay abreast of changes in material markets, pricing, or new products.
Provide production estimate based on final (as ordered) specifications to insure selling price is acceptable. Provide cost estimate for alternative equipment when least cost equipment is not available.
Other duties as may be assigned.