Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail
Printing Pricing Specialist (Estimator)
Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170
Pricing Specialist (Estimator)
Location:
Plymouth, Michigan
Company:
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
is a full-service commercial printer serving local, regional, and national clients.
Benefits
Competitive Salary Based on Experience
Profit Sharing
Medical and Dental Insurance with Flexible Spending Account
401k with Company Match Vested 100% after 90 Days
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities with Paid Training
Responsibilities The Pricing Specialist (Estimator) will handle all aspects of the estimating and order process in a fast-paced commercial printing environment. Core duties include:
Process estimate requests using the company MIS estimating system, PACE.
Create accurate, detailed estimate letters that are easy for clients to understand and leave little opportunity for misinterpretation.
Email estimates to internal team members and/or client directly.
Review all estimates before sending to recipients to ensure accuracy.
Create and/or convert estimates into orders.
Ensure all job instructions are clearly stated on job ticket.
Schedule orders based on company standards, customer requirements, and production availability.
Review all orders before sending to recipients to ensure accuracy.
Order Processing
Process requests for estimates utilizing the company MIS estimating system, PACE.
Create accurate, detailed estimate letters that are easy for clients to understand and leave little opportunity for misinterpretation.
Scheduling
Schedule all incoming work according to established guidelines to meet customer expectations.
Update schedule in a timely fashion when necessary.
Negotiate schedule with appropriate parties when special schedules are required.
Check WIP (work in progress) and Ship List Reports daily.
Purchasing
Communicate with vendors to gather costs.
Create detailed and accurate purchase orders.
Track, receive, and follow-up on all purchase orders to meet schedules.
Document all correspondence with vendors.
Monitor quality and on-time deliveries of vendors used.
File and follow up on all claims made to a vendor.
Communication
Communicate customer expectations.
Communicate issues and challenges to internal departments and/or clients.
ISO Requirements
Understand all training plans, control plans, work instructions, mission/quality statement and quality improvement processes.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
3-5 years’ experience/knowledge in Commercial Printing.
Great organizational and time management skills.
1-3 years’ experience in customer service.
Detail oriented.
Team player.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Preferred Skills but Not Required
2-4 years’ experience/knowledge in Commercial Print Estimating.
Knowledge of ISO requirements.
Knowledge of EFI EPace MIS system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
About Us Located in Plymouth, MI,
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
is the corporate‑owned commercial printing production facility of Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, which is ranked #13 among the top 400 printers nationwide with revenues in excess of $400 million annually.
Employment Type Full-time
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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Plymouth, Michigan
Company:
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
is a full-service commercial printer serving local, regional, and national clients.
Benefits
Competitive Salary Based on Experience
Profit Sharing
Medical and Dental Insurance with Flexible Spending Account
401k with Company Match Vested 100% after 90 Days
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities with Paid Training
Responsibilities The Pricing Specialist (Estimator) will handle all aspects of the estimating and order process in a fast-paced commercial printing environment. Core duties include:
Process estimate requests using the company MIS estimating system, PACE.
Create accurate, detailed estimate letters that are easy for clients to understand and leave little opportunity for misinterpretation.
Email estimates to internal team members and/or client directly.
Review all estimates before sending to recipients to ensure accuracy.
Create and/or convert estimates into orders.
Ensure all job instructions are clearly stated on job ticket.
Schedule orders based on company standards, customer requirements, and production availability.
Review all orders before sending to recipients to ensure accuracy.
Order Processing
Process requests for estimates utilizing the company MIS estimating system, PACE.
Create accurate, detailed estimate letters that are easy for clients to understand and leave little opportunity for misinterpretation.
Scheduling
Schedule all incoming work according to established guidelines to meet customer expectations.
Update schedule in a timely fashion when necessary.
Negotiate schedule with appropriate parties when special schedules are required.
Check WIP (work in progress) and Ship List Reports daily.
Purchasing
Communicate with vendors to gather costs.
Create detailed and accurate purchase orders.
Track, receive, and follow-up on all purchase orders to meet schedules.
Document all correspondence with vendors.
Monitor quality and on-time deliveries of vendors used.
File and follow up on all claims made to a vendor.
Communication
Communicate customer expectations.
Communicate issues and challenges to internal departments and/or clients.
ISO Requirements
Understand all training plans, control plans, work instructions, mission/quality statement and quality improvement processes.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
3-5 years’ experience/knowledge in Commercial Printing.
Great organizational and time management skills.
1-3 years’ experience in customer service.
Detail oriented.
Team player.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Preferred Skills but Not Required
2-4 years’ experience/knowledge in Commercial Print Estimating.
Knowledge of ISO requirements.
Knowledge of EFI EPace MIS system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
About Us Located in Plymouth, MI,
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
is the corporate‑owned commercial printing production facility of Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, which is ranked #13 among the top 400 printers nationwide with revenues in excess of $400 million annually.
Employment Type Full-time
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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