Internal Sales and Project Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Cost Estimating & Supplier Procurement

• Your primary goal is to ensure cost-effective and high-quality production through excellent supplier management.
• Supplier Sourcing: Actively find, evaluate, and manage a diverse portfolio of external suppliers (for production/branding) to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.
• Quote Compilation: Conduct detailed project scoping and compile accurate quotes for clients based on supplier pricing and production needs.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier margins to ensure competitive rates and the best value.
• Order Management: Issue accurate supplier purchase orders (POs) and proactively follow up on quotes and orders to maintain the production schedule.
• Innovation: Identify and source innovative product offerings, keeping abreast of new market trends from suppliers.
• Financial Vetting: Check and approve supplier invoices and follow up on payments.

2. Production & Project Coordination

• You will manage the production pipeline for client deliverables, focusing on the external process.
• Workflow Management: Manage the end-to-end project workflow, coordinating external production across multiple suppliers and brands.
• Timeline Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, prioritize tasks, and manage workloads to meet all client deadlines.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early within the supply chain and take proactive action to ensure project continuity and timely delivery.
• Artwork Checks: Measure physical stock items received from suppliers for accurate artwork scaling, and check/approve supplier artwork proofs.
• Coordination: Liaise daily with internal departments (Design, Logistics) and suppliers to manage expectations and ensure effective communication.

3. Quality Control (QC) & Assurance

• You are responsible for the final quality of all outsourced products.
• Quality Checks: Implement quality control standards and conduct regular checks on products received from suppliers to ensure they meet client specifications and our high standards.
• Resolution: Promptly identify and resolve any quality issues or defects with suppliers.