Production Coordinator (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • South Brunswick, NJ

23h • $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are actively seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Production Coordinator. This position will primarily be responsible for purchasing displays and related printed material for promotional purposes in addition to overseeing manufacturing for various book formats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Mac/PC experience; MS office; reliable proficiency in Excel; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid math aptitude
• Capacity to think and react gracefully in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Responsibilities

• Works with Production, Design, Marketing, Sales and outside vendors to purchase materials and manufacturing for book displays and related products for advertising and promotional purposes.
• Estimate costs, maintain schedule fidelity and issue purchase orders to vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality printed materials.
• Work with printers and binderies to purchase manufacturing of various book formats for Adult Trade and Children’s divisions.
• Assists supervisor with special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Other benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree