Description
We are seeking a Project Planner to join our Target Printing Services (TPS) team.
As a Print Planner, you will own estimating, production planning, and the ordering of materials and outside services for Target Printing Services work.
Your primary responsibility will be determining the best production approach by balancing cost, efficiency, quality, production capabilities, and the required job timeline.
You will create and maintain accurate estimates, job tickets, purchase orders, and detailed production instructions using Monarch Estimating and Planning tools.
You will identify material, equipment, vendor, and production constraints; evaluate viable alternatives based on cost, capability, efficiency, quality, and timing; and communicate recommendations and impacts to Project Managers and appropriate partners.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain accurate estimates, job tickets, purchase orders, and detailed production instructions
- Determine the equipment, production methods, layouts, sheet sizes and quantities, materials, dies, finishing requirements, carton sizes and quantities, and outside services required for each project
- Coordinate material and vendor timing so resources and outsourced work are available to support the required job due date
- Identify material, equipment, vendor, and production constraints; evaluate viable alternatives based on cost, capability, efficiency, quality, and timing
- Collaborate with Account Managers, Production, Scheduling, and other Printing Services partners to resolve planning questions and ensure plans are complete, accurate, and ready for execution
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in print planning, estimating, print production, production operations, or a related role
- Experience using Monarch Estimating and Planning or similar print estimating and planning systems preferred
- Strong understanding of print production workflows, equipment capabilities, materials, finishing, and production planning
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate production variables, identify constraints, and determine viable solutions that balance cost, efficiency, quality, and required timelines
- Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with accuracy and urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate production requirements into clear, actionable instructions and build productive partnerships across teams and with internal and external partners
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits and programs
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation