Prisma, a one-of-a-kind company dedicated to helping businesses power their message to market through marketing, print and direct response, has an opening for a planner, also performing some estimating duties.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and process production tickets for digital and split print projects.
- Produce layouts for the Prepress department using Metrix software program.
- Purchase paper, cutting/foil/embossing dies and outside vendor services.
- Communicate with production managers to plan projects accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate with account managers for any issues with production schedules, paper availability and any outside vendor schedules that may affect the delivery date of a print project.
- Produce revised estimates (P-estimates) for equipment or materials changes on projects (Estimating training provided) in our MIS system, Pace.
- Work in a fast-paced team environment and communicate effectively with other team members and departments.
- Determine the most efficient manner to manufacture complex projects, including revising production notes.
- Obtain the most competitive pricing available for materials and services, and purchase materials
Work Schedule:
- 9:00am to 6:00pm Daily- Monday thru Friday
Characteristics of a Winning Candidate:
- Positive, problem-solving approach, works well in a team environment
- Self-motivated and requires little supervision
- Attention to detail and solid follow thru
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, among short- and long-term projects; allocate time appropriately
- Flexibility and positive attitude
- Willing to learn and be teachable
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years on the job work experience at a print production company or a Bachelor’s degree
- Build a solid knowledge of the print industry's production machinery and vendor capabilities
- Skills in Excel, Word, Internet, and print MIS
- Attention to detail, administrative profiency and excellent customer service skills
- Solid mathematical skills
- Dedication to learning new systems or additional equipment
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience at a print production company or a bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of print industry production machinery and vendor capabilities
- Skills in Excel, Word, Internet, and print MIS
- Attention to detail, administrative proficiency, and excellent customer service skills
- Solid mathematical skills
- Willingness to learn new systems or additional equipment
What We Do
We’re a one-of-a-kind company with the knowledge, expertise, and innovation to help you take your marketing to the next level. Our service offerings stem from three key solutions that can move freely from strategy to creative, and from print to digital. We offer fully integrated services from concept to implementation. All Things Print Expert printing and delivery of materials through any number of in-house printing processes and technologies specifically selected for the needs of your project. Strategy & Marketing Full-service marketing agency capabilities to develop strategic messages and creative materials designed to connect with your company's target audiences. Direct Response & Logistics From concept to mailbox, we’ve got you covered. When you partner with Prisma, you get expert direct marketing and logistic services all under one roof.
