Midnight Oil · 1 week ago
Estimator
Shakopee,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelMidnight Oil is a leading visual communications company that focuses on delivering high-quality marketing solutions. The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs of job opportunities and live jobs, coordinating vendor management, and supporting purchasing and project planning activities.
AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketing
Responsibilities
Cost Estimating – draft plans for potential jobs and estimate direct cost, as well as estimating job costs after-the-fact based on specifications from Sales Reps and CSR’s. Uses ERP system to prepare estimates
Quantitative Analytics – spreadsheet manipulation, pricing analytics, geometry, algebra
Vendor Management – gathering and comparing quotes, placing purchase orders after verifying competitive pricing. Develops knowledge of materials used, the best suppliers and competitive prices
Research and Development – vendors, solutions, equipment, and drafting documentation
Purchasing – both act as a purchasing agent as well as supporting various administrative functions of the Purchasing department
Instruction – must be capable of providing guidance and education on an array of manufacturing-related subjects. Advises and guides customers, when necessary, as to specifications of a job (size or style of type, size of book, kind of binding, etc.)?
Project Planning – will verify timelines & material availability and compare against press schedules to ensure the actual ability to fulfill an estimated job. Determines the production centers needed to produce the job as specified. Develops a plan to accommodate all facets of the job. Evaluates all methods available for producing the job and selects the plan which produces the job in the most economical way.?
Insourcing/Outsourcing – will coordinate bids to outside vendors or other intercompany facilities for work which has been deemed not feasible to produce in-house
Consultation – may provide input and direction on various aspects of a given project; including substrates, print process, specific press, finishing methods, packaging methods, etc
Uses a MIS to prepare estimates and MRP system to assist with administrative Purchasing & Inventory functions
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous experience estimating offset, wide format and/or dye sublimation printing jobs
Experience working with ERP systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in graphic communications, Accounting, or relevant quantitative or manufacturing-oriented field
Basic ability with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Illustrator and Acrobat for this position)
Some experience with computer programming may be useful, specifically JavaScript experience
Some experience with accounting and a minimal understanding of GAAP
General understanding of warehousing & logistics industry practices
Some experience managing projects or leading a team
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
Founded in 1978
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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