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This position is located in Trenton, NJ. Up to 90 days will be required in the office. Once fully trained, this will be a hybrid work situation.

I. BASIC FUNCTIONS:

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.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

III. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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).

IV. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands: Moderate lifting up to 40 pounds.

V. EXPERIENCE:

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.

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