Print Estimator

ANRO Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANRO Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator in West Chester, PA to collaborate with Sales, Planners/CSR’s and customers.

The role involves analyzing customer needs, production constraints, and costs to recommend the best feasible estimate and plan for printing jobs across various formats. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in print estimating or job planning, strong math skills, and proficiency with EFI Monarch or similar MIS tools.

Qualifications

• Print estimating and/or job planning experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations is recommended (offset, digital, bindery, finishing).
• Familiar with Print MIS systems such as EFI Monarch or PSI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Sales, Planners/CSR’s, customers, vendors and staff.
• Coordinates with planners to optimize cost options and may propose improvements.
• Analyze customer needs and production constraints to select best cost proposal.
• Create rough production plans from abstract designs using problem solving skills.
• Maintain confidentiality to protect company value.
• Ensure estimates meet customer demand and deadlines.

Skills

Organizational

Customer Service

Problem solving

Analytical

Multitasking

Excel

Word

EFI Monarch

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School training

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EFI Monarch

PSI

MS Office

Job description

# Print EstimatorAnro, Inc. - West Chester, PA 19382## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftFirst shiftEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNegligibleCategoryManufacturing## Duties/Responsibilities* Collaborates and coordinates with Sales, Planners/CSR’s, customers, vendors and staff.* Coordinates with planners for efficient cost options and may recommend changes or improvements. Makes recommendations on production process and equipment based on job parameters, volume and cost.* The Estimator must regularly analyze customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints and company resources/capabilities then choose among several alternative courses of action to select the best cost proposal* Able to work with abstract designs and create a rough “plan” for job production and will exercise the use of creative problem solving skills* Sensitive to the protection of the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality* Work efficiently and effectively to assure completion of estimates to meet customer demand* Performing other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by the manager## Qualifications**Educational/Training Requirement:*** High School Diploma* Technical School training desired* Bachelor’s Degree preferred**Experience:** 3 years Preferred**Preferred Education and Experience*** Print Estimating and/or Job planning experience is preferred* Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations highly recommended (including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing and direct mail.* Knowledge of operations from layout to post press including finishing and mail is preferred* Familiar with Print MIS systems desired, EFI Monarch or PSI* Solid working knowledge of printing/finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations as well as the competitive market and purchasing**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Skills include Organizational, Customer Service, strong problem solving, analytical and multitasking abilities* Excellent math skills and measure in applying customer specifications including algebra, equations and geometry* Proficient in MS office, particularly excel and word and EFI Monarch software* Strong oral and written communication skills* Critical thinking skills, problem solving, logical and practical* Working independently or with a team* Conscious of Quality, Safety and Security* Flexible and able to work with deadlines, work load requirements and able to prioritize estimates based on customer and production demands* Adaptability Attendance/Punctuality