About the role
The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . A role at Target Printing Services (TPS) means becoming part of a dynamic team that drives the strategy of internal partners such as Marketing and Store Operations through print and kitting projects. The TPS team has a wide range of responsibilities, including planning, press, fulfillment and distribution, enabling us to positively impact guest and team member experiences while embodying Target’s core values. As a Print Planner, you own estimating, production planning, and the ordering of materials and outside services for Target Printing Services work. You partner closely with Project Managers and Account Managers to translate approved project requirements into accurate, cost-effective and executable production plans. Your primary responsibility is determining the best production approach by balancing cost, efficiency, quality, production capabilities and the required job timeline. You serve as the primary resource for production-plan questions, enabling Production and Scheduling teams to execute work efficiently and according to job requirements. You will create and maintain accurate estimates, job tickets, purchase orders and detailed production instructions using Monarch Estimating and Planning tools. You will determine the equipment, production methods, layouts, sheet sizes and quantities, materials, dies, finishing requirements, carton sizes and quantities, and outside services required for each project. You will coordinate material and vendor timing so resources and outsourced work are available to support the required job due date. You will identify material, equipment, vendor and production constraints; evaluate viable alternatives based on cost, capability, efficiency, quality and timing; and communicate recommendations and impacts to Project Managers and appropriate partners. You will collaborate with Account Managers, Production, Scheduling and other Printing Services partners to resolve planning questions and ensure plans are complete, accurate and ready for execution. You will also support prototyping, test runs and production trials as needed, using outcomes to validate or adjust the production plan before execution. You will maintain planning accuracy and consistency by validating estimates and job tickets against approved requirements, requests for quote, specifications and proofs. You will also identify opportunities to improve cost, material utilization, production efficiency and planning processes. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you: · 4+ years of experience in print planning, estimating, print production, production operations or a related role · Experience using Monarch Estimating and Planning or similar print estimating and planning systems preferred · Strong understanding of print production workflows, equipment capabilities, materials, finishing and production planning · Demonstrated ability to evaluate production variables, identify constraints and determine viable solutions that balance cost, efficiency, quality and required timelines · Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with accuracy and urgency in a fast-paced environment · Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate production requirements into clear, actionable instructions and build productive partnerships across teams and with internal and external partners; experience supporting multi-shift production environments preferred · Ability to report to and perform job duties primarily on-site at a Target headquarters location Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. 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