**Purpose of the role**:
+Oversees the sourcing and production of a variety of retail printed materials across various clients in a high paced environment, from quoting to delivery, according to the defined processes and KPIs, so our service reputation remains as best-in-class in the industry.
+ Collaborate closely with the Marketing Activations Managers in order to allow them to focus on client engagement and strategic activities.
+ Maintain active and effective supplier relationships to allow a robust production execution even if managed remotely.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Production Management**
+ You ensure the briefing received from a MAM or a client is clear in terms of requirements before being forwarded to suppliers.
+ You are able to brief the suppliers in an effective way remotely, to ensure they quote according to the requirement in the IWW system (Noosh).
+ You proactively check the supplier's progress on the different steps of the production process and keep everything under tight control.
+ You ensure all activities are properly updated in the IWW system (Noosh), and all steps are followed so orders can be closed by the CS team upon completion and after their compliance check
+ Work with creative and design agencies to ensure the artwork is production ready
+ Identify the most appropriate supplier for the job, based on a balance of competitiveness, quality and service.
The balance of these objectives will be set by senior management.
+ Attend press checks where required
**Printed Material Expertise**
+ You provide regular campaign updates and proactively communicate next steps to your suppliers
**Marketing Activation Manager Support**
+ You are comfortable questioning a brief to ensure you can clearly communicate the requirements to the suppliers.
+ You provide regular campaign updates and proactively communicate next steps to your suppliers
**Key Experience, Skills and Knowledge**:
+At least 3 years experience proven work experience in sourcing and or production management
+ Proven project management skills.
+ Experience working with suppliers to negotiate job costs and schedules.
+ Highly proficient with MS Office software, especially Excel.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills
+ You demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude at all times, setting an example to team members.
+ You communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
+ You are solution oriented.