About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Costing & ERP Operator to join our printing press team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing quotations for book printing projects, coordinating between the press and publishers, operating the ERP system, and supporting production planning and reporting. This is a crucial coordination role that bridges the production, costing, and operations functions to ensure every job runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities
 Quotation & Costing Management
o Prepare accurate quotations for book printing (textbooks, workbooks, kitbags, etc.)
o Maintain quotation records and archives systematically.
o Analyze and revise costing as per material rates, production timelines, and client requirements.
 ERP Operations
o Input, monitor, and track orders in the ERP system.
o Generate job cards, ensure proper data entry, and update order progress regularly.
o Create and maintain reports for costing, production, and dispatch.
 Production Coordination
o Liaise with production, pre-press, and dispatch teams to ensure deadlines are met.
o Track job card movement and daily production progress.
o Coordinate with clients/publishers on status updates and approvals.
 Planning & Procurement Support
o Assist in paper planning — estimate paper requirements per order.
o Track stock consumption and coordinate with the purchase department.
o Support the Production Manager in daily and weekly planning.
 Reporting
o Maintain dashboards and MIS for ongoing jobs, completed orders, and cost tracking.
o Prepare reports on cost efficiency, pending jobs, and material utilization.

Skills & Qualifications
 Graduate (preferably in Printing Technology, Commerce, or similar)
 2–5 years of experience in a printing press or publishing house.
 Strong understanding of printing production workflow and book manufacturing processes.
 Hands-on experience with ERP systems (any platform — will be trained on in-house ERP).
 Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Reports, Costing Sheets).
 Strong communication and coordination skills.
 Analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Why Join Us
 Work with one of India’s leading school book publishers and printers.
 Exposure to complete production cycle — from quotation to dispatch.
 Growth opportunities in costing, production planning, and operations management.

Compensation
 Based on experience and skills.
 Performance-linked incentives may apply.

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