- Professional
- Oficina en Milwaukee
Role Specific Information
Job Description
This role is based at our Photo Studio in Milwaukee, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Friday.
About the Role
In this role, you will purchase and produce assigned graphics and/or packaging categories/programs. You will negotiate pricing and annual agreements with external print vendors and directly communicate with internal and external parties regarding new development, status, budgets, schedules, shipping, execution and store support for each owned business category.
What You’ll Do
Oversee and prioritize jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support stores in ongoing execution
Communicate with external vendors on new developments, job assignments, prioritization, statuses and timelines and logistical requirements
Evaluate the success of store sets and complete competitive analysis
Negotiate multi-year, single-year, short term and single-use contracts and rates
Maintain accurate financial reporting and budgeting
Manage workload of assignments including development, RFQs/bids/production, vendor evaluation, writing purchase orders and invoicing
Manage distribution lists to ensure accurate presentations in all stores
Ensure implementation accuracy on communications documents
Identify and implement ways to streamline and improve all functions utilizing technology
Research more efficient ways to produce, pack, ship and execute
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
2+ years of production or operations experience
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Able to prioritize multiple projects at varying stages of development
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Negotiation and purchasing skills
Strong knowledge of the printing process, including printer specification and processes
Comfortable learning new technology and software
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to conceptualize and communicate creative ideas
Experience managing budget
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis. Greater than 50 pounds = one associate per 50 pounds
