Digital Print Estimator

job description

location: trenton, nj. Up to 90 days will be required in the office. Once fully trained, this will be a hybrid work situation.

• responsible for analyzing job specifications and preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for offset and digital printing projects, coordinating with a network of trusted print vendors.

• review client specifications, artwork, and rfqs to prepare detailed cost estimates for offset and digital print jobs.
• analyze materials, labor, press time, outsourcing needs, and finishing requirements to develop accurate pricing.
• work closely with vendors to determine capabilities, availability, and realistic production timing.
• communicate with vendors to obtain pricing on outsourced components (e.g., specialty finishing, packaging, delivery).
• use estimating spreadsheets to generate quotes.
• ensure estimates reflect company profit margins, turnaround times, and client expectations.
• maintain accurate records of historical estimates.
• provide support to the sales and client services teams with timely and competitive bids.
• ensures a strong commitment to quality and adheres to all iso 9001 related standards.
• complies with all safety policies and reports any safety issues immediately to a manager.
• all other duties/responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.
• displays behavior and judgment that consistently upholds hibbert act values.

• proficiency in microsoft word and excel
• ability to understand job setup and process flow
• excellent mathematical skills
• strong prioritization and organizational skills
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• proficient at process performance analysis and improvement techniques
• ability to maintain estimating database
• must demonstrate working proficiency of the english language
• can effectively communicate with, but not limited to, english speaking employees/other business contacts (contractors, customers, vendors, etc).
• successfully comprehends business materials written in english (job assignments, instructions, etc).

• education: bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• physical demands: moderate lifting up to 40 pounds.

• learning curve: 6 months -- 1 year
• prior experience: 3+ years of experience in print estimating, preferably in a print brokerage or multi-vendor environment.
• deep understanding of offset printing processes, substrates, bindery, and finishing techniques.

* this description reflects in general terms the type and level(s) of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.*

* statement: management reserves the right to assign, change or modify job duties at any time in order to have the job and business function in an orderly and profitable manner.*