Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator is responsible for estimating the direct cost of bid opportunities and live jobs, including digital and screen print, prepress, finishing, bindery, and kitting. This role involves using ERP systems to prepare estimates, conducting pricing and cost analytics, managing vendor relationships, and supporting administrative functions.

Cost Estimating

• Draft plans for potential jobs and estimate direct cost
• Estimate job costs after-the-fact based on specifications from Sales Reps and CSR’s
• Uses ERP system to prepare estimates

Quantitative Analytics

• Spreadsheet manipulation
• Pricing analytics
• Geometry
• Algebra

Vendor Management

• Gathering and comparing quotes
• Placing purchase orders after verifying competitive pricing
• Develops knowledge of materials used, best suppliers, and competitive prices

Research and Development

• Vendors
• Solutions
• Equipment
• Drafting documentation

Purchasing

• Both acts as a purchasing agent and supports various administrative functions of the Purchasing department

Instruction

• Provides guidance and education on an array of manufacturing-related subjects
• Advises and guides customers on specifications of a job

Project Planning

• Verifies timelines & material availability
• Compares against press schedules to ensure the actual ability to fulfill an estimated job
• Determines the production centers needed to produce the job as specified
• Develops a plan to accommodate all facets of the job
• Evaluates all methods available for producing the job and selects the plan which produces the job in the most economical way

Insourcing/Outsourcing

• Coordinates bids to outside vendors or other intercompany facilities for work which has been deemed not feasible to produce in-house

Consultation

• May provide input and direction on various aspects of a given project
• Includes substrates, print process, specific press, finishing methods, packaging methods, etc.

Uses a MIS to prepare estimates and MRP system to assist with administrative Purchasing & Inventory functions

Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience estimating offset, wide format and/or dye sublimation printing jobs
• Experience working with ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic communications, Accounting, or relevant quantitative or manufacturing-oriented field
• Basic ability with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Illustrator and Acrobat for this position)
• Some experience with computer programming, specifically JavaScript experience
• Some experience with accounting and a minimal understanding of GAAP
• General understanding of warehousing & logistics industry practices
• Some experience managing projects or leading a team

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have a working knowledge of offset and wide format printing processes
• Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions
• Works independently, coordinates well with a cohesive team
• Flexible, self-managed and able to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects, multiple details and tight deadlines, often with competing demands
• Able to learn & retain knowledge of substrates, print processes, issues that affect quality, color, and imaging
• Able to communicate complex and/or technical topics in understandable “layperson’s terms”

Physical Requirements

• Occasional walking
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work
• Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time

Pay Statement

The national pay range for this role is listed above. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• caregiver leave
• adoption assistance
• employer/partner discounts

EEO Statement

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws