What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Innomark Communications?
INNOMARK delivers Visual Marketing solutions that attract attention, engage shoppers, and convert sales. Our mission is to create retail experiences that connect brands and consumers through effective visual communication. In-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment guarantee excellence from concept to completion. Visit www.innomarkcom.com to learn more about our work, history, and culture.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Planning and documenting the course of jobs produced or brokered by Printing Service Company.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out the following responsibilities while adhering to Department and Company procedures and working together with other CSR’s as a team:
- Compare the information received and confirmed for quotes to the artwork received. List any changes and initiate re-quote if necessary. Look for any cost savings or efficiencies that can be gained.
- Communicate with Project Manager / Sales to obtain purchase order and make sure the customer’s P.O. matches the cost on the quotation letter.
- Communicate with production and other department planners to determine best methods for producing individual jobs. Investigate and discuss possible solutions for any problems that may arise on a given job.
- Perform planning / order entry functions as listed below:
- Enter the order into the system.
- Mark up and prepare art to send to the prep department (Label proofs for color & content, mark up mylar, draw layouts etc.) and enter P.O. for prep department.
- Have drawdowns made for any special inks or pull swatches of previously approved colors.
- Write up P.O. for outside print houses and/or finishing when necessary.
- Order ink, stock and any other necessary materials from respective departments.
- Distribute completed job ticket to appropriate departments and adjust with any change orders as needed.
- Maintain records of job and relevant paperwork for use in billing process and future reference.
- When necessary contact the customer to inquire information or answer their questions.
- Submit billing information (unless being handled by Project Manager or Sales) for invoicing.
- Assist Project Managers or Sales with any necessary projects or communications.
PERSONAL POSITION ATTRIBUTES:
Organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, math skills, people skills and ability to work in a team setting.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree or equivalent work experience. Thorough knowledge of graphic arts, specifically lithographic printing, with working understanding of pre-press, display fabrication and other printing methods.
Benefits Start on Day 1:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(K) Matching
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
Innomark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.