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We're looking for a Print Producer to manage production of marketing materials and fulfillment for Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh across a network of retail locations. Ideally, you have advanced knowledge of print production, experience managing partnerships with internal stakeholders & external suppliers, and driving quality production with cost & process efficiency.
Day-to-day, the Print Producer provides expert consultation and makes informed decisions to consider projects at-hand in relation to broader goals. The Producer manages a high volume of recurring and ad-hoc production needs requiring exceptional organization, time management, and ability to multitask. Production is heavily focused on regular delivery of marketing store kits, utilizing custom online platform to tailor kits to unique store sizes and features.
The Print Producer is a member of the Global Marketing team and reports to the Senior Producer within the Marketing Operations team. This position is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX with a minimum of 3 days per week in our downtown office.
Day-to-day, the Print Producer provides expert consultation and makes informed decisions to consider projects at-hand in relation to broader goals. The Producer manages a high volume of recurring and ad-hoc production needs requiring exceptional organization, time management, and ability to multitask. Production is heavily focused on regular delivery of marketing store kits, utilizing custom online platform to tailor kits to unique store sizes and features.
The Print Producer is a member of the Global Marketing team and reports to the Senior Producer within the Marketing Operations team. This position is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX with a minimum of 3 days per week in our downtown office.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee extensive overlapping production projects in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment
- Manage print production and intricate fulfillment of in-store signage, regular promotions & event kits, collateral, and other miscellaneous needs
- Manage, maintain physical and digital inventory
- Lead evolution of current portals for item/quantity ordering systems and on-demand print requests to meet stakeholders’ needs
- Foster strong relationships with Retail Marketing partners to create regular engagement and collaboration in planning
- Create win-win partnerships with vendors as partners
- Drive overall operational excellence by actively engaging in marketing plans and processes
- Manage operational and functional changes across various teams through creation of standard operating procedures and training materials
- Provide regular reporting on production tracking, needs, expenses, and recommended improvements
- Collaborate across various teams including Retail Marketing, Creative, Creative Production, Project Management, and Leadership
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree (Design, Art, Marketing, Communications, or related field) and 3-4+ years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3-4+ years’ experience managing print production, working in fast-paced brand or agency environment
- Retail experience in high-volume production and versioning; desired experience in Grocery, Food & Bev or CPG category
- Extensive knowledge of print production, including experience in print and wearables/merch, as well as event marketing needs (tents, banner stands, custom requests)
- Thorough production process including printing presses, substrates, materials, coatings, color process, pre-press, press checks, fulfillment, etc.
- Knowledge of earth-friendly materials sourced from recyclables, post-consumer waste materials
- Ability to own and lead press checks with vendors, production, creative and other stakeholders
- Desired experience using online order and fulfillment platform
- Knowledge in CPG / product packaging production desired
- Collaborative spirit to work with all internal and external stakeholders to gain consensus and clarity
- Higher vision for broader goals, paired with a passion for organization and details
- Keen listener to understand Team needs and create solutions
- Tireless relationship and consensus builder
- Resourceful self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity
- Energetic, friendly, and self-motivated
- Enthusiastic ambassador of Whole Foods Market with an understanding of and appreciation for our Core Values, Leadership Principles and Culture
- Up to 15% travel required
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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