POS & Print Production Coordinator & Manager

Innerworkings

InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK) is the leading marketing execution firm serving Fortune 500 brands across a wide range of industries. As a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution, the company leverages proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and deep domain expertise to streamline the production of branded materials and retail experiences across geographies and formats. InnerWorkings is based in Chicago, Ill., employs approximately 2,000 individuals, and maintains 62 global offices in 30 countries. Among the many industries InnerWorkings serves are: retail, financial services, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, not-for-profits, healthcare, food & beverage, broadcasting & cable, and transportation.

the job

The Print & Point of sale Production Coordinator / Manager is responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of account or project-based jobs. This person will work with suppliers, internal team members, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are purchased and executed in a way that ensures quality and competitive pricing while overseeing and executing a high volume of complex projects.

responsibilities

·        Manage all aspects of production with vendors on behalf of the client, conferring with vendors concerning delivery timetables and maintaining the current status of assigned projects at all times.

·        Build relationships with clients and develop communication channels to ensure smooth workflow; liaison between internal stakeholders, agencies and suppliers to ensure quality, on-time delivery within budget parameters.

·        Gather job requirements and perform procurement and project management of campaigns or projects with understanding of the client’s objectives. Manage the client’s jobs on-budget, on-time and with the highest level of service and quality.

·        Investigate potential suppliers and recommend those most desirable based on knowledge of manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities and schedule availability.

·        Develop program strategies which are both beneficial and economical for the client. Advise on economic formats, working with internal stakeholders and agencies to derive cost efficiencies for print projects and/or campaigns.

·        Analyse job revenue, cost and profitability by job and/or project, as well as quarterly and yearly analysis and reporting.

·        Work within established operating budgets and maintain daily tracking and analysis of benchmarking information.

·        Proactively identify and present additional production solutions to continuously resell the company to grow and generate account revenue.

·        Work independently on day-to-day projects.

·        Consistently exceed client expectations and provide superior customer service.

requirements

·        1-5 years of print-pos production experience or experience on any kind of marketing field

·        Detailed track record of successful purchasing experience in a manufacturing, client, or agency environment.

·        Proven project management skills.

·        Experience working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate job costs and schedules.

·        Highly proficient with MS Office software, especially Excel.

·        Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed.

·        Experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments.

·        Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.