Our Supply Chain and Operations team manages book production, inventory, and shipping logistics. We are looking for a highly detail-oriented print production specialist with knowledge of SOPs, procurement and book printing. Reporting into our Director of SC&O, in this role you will own print production, source and manage vendors, identify cost-saving opportunities, and oversee quality control for book printing.
What you will do…
Lead and oversee all aspects of print production, including scheduling, prepress, estimating, printing and binding for text and components.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing terms with book manufacturers, paper manufacturers, paper vendors, paper mills, and other suppliers.
Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and process improvements.
Evaluate vendor performance and oversee quality control, issues and resolutions.
Use data to build a narrative and gain influence when appropriate.
Build and maintain team trackers and status reports with accuracy in a timely manner.
Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate project details and help team prioritize rigorously.
About You...
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years experience at a publisher working in print production and owning scheduling, prepress, estimating, make-readies, color correction, printing, binding, and special effects on 4-color print jobs.
Experience building standard operating procedures and managing RFQs/RFPs with print manufacturers and paper suppliers.
Knowledge in supply chain, procurement, quality, inventory planning and logistics.
Experience in eCommerce, consumer brands or product management is a plus.
Proactive decision-maker, leader and motivator.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Able to prioritize work effectively while juggling multiple tasks.
Thrives working in a fast-paced environment and ready to work hard.
Interested in commercial fiction and e-commerce.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Online and Mail Order Retail
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