Cost Estimator - Offset Printing and Finishing
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$43,500 to $62,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $43,500 to $62,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in printing and packaging estimation, with a strong understanding of digital, offset, and flexographic printing processes.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you someone who loves to solve puzzles and find creative solutions? Do you have a passion for printing and packaging, and enjoy collaborating with clients and production teams? If so, Newprint has an exciting opportunity for you as a Printing and Packaging Estimator! Since 1990, Newprint has been a leader in printing and packaging solutions, specializing in digital, offset, and flexographic printing.
Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service, while also being committed to innovation and quality. In addition to our advanced prepress automation technology for online printing, we offer a B2B private storefront for large organizations looking for on-demand printing and brand control. As our Printing and Packaging Estimator, you'll be responsible for crunching the numbers and bringing projects to life by providing accurate cost estimates. Your role will be essential in ensuring that our clients receive high-quality products while staying within their budget. Join our team and be part of an exciting and dynamic industry that's constantly evolving!
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze project specifications, including artwork and materials, to provide accurate cost estimates for printing and packaging projects.
- Work closely with the production team and clients to ensure that project requirements are met, and provide recommendations for cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry pricing and trends to ensure that estimates are competitive and accurate.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop pricing strategies and proposals that meet client needs and expectations.
- Ensure that all estimates and proposals are delivered on time and are accurate.
- 5+ years of experience in printing and packaging estimation, with a strong understanding of digital, offset, and flexographic printing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software, with the ability to create accurate and detailed cost estimates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and production teams.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze project specifications, artwork, and materials to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for printing and packaging projects. Coordinate with clients, production, and sales teams to meet project requirements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and deliver estimates and proposals on time.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of printing and packaging estimation experience and a strong understanding of digital, offset, and flexographic printing. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software, have strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines; a related bachelor's degree is preferred.
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Printing Processes
- Digital Printing
- Offset Printing
- Flexographic Printing
- Microsoft Excel
- Estimating Software
- Cost Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Cost-Saving Recommendations
- Client Collaboration
- Production Team Collaboration
- Pricing Strategy
- Proposal Development
- Project Management
- Time Management
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Finance & Accounting
- Creative & Media
- Sales
Keywords
- Printing
- Packaging
- Cost Estimation
- Digital Printing
- Offset Printing
- Flexographic Printing
- Artwork
- Materials
- Project Specifications
- Microsoft Excel
- Estimating Software
- Cost Analysis
- Industry Pricing
- Pricing Trends
- Pricing Strategy
- Proposals
- Prepress Automation
- Online Printing
- B2B Private Storefront
- On-Demand Printing
- Brand Control
- Production
- Client Collaboration
- Cost-Saving Opportunities
- Project Management