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Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Sr. Print Services Broker/Scheduler position exists to be accountable for all print production sourcing and execution for the ministry. Uniquely, this position has both agency and authority to make purchase decision, and therefore must work within clear compliance guidelines. Works in cooperation with the Print Customer Service Representatives to understand ministry requirement and negotiate, on behalf of the ministry print customers. Manages vendor relationships for the success of all print jobs. This position will work toward, and track metrics set in cooperation with customer requirements and ministry history to constantly improve print purchasing for the ministry. Works constantly toward efficient use of resources and capacity with wise inventory management.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes daily production manufacturing priorities for customer demands consistent with the master scheduling requirements, inventory objectives, and service level goals

• Builds, maintains, and track metrics set in cooperation with customer requirements and ministry history to constantly improve print purchasing for the ministry

• Establishes negotiation goals for arms-length transactions with suppliers and service suppliers

• Advises CSRs concerning best-fit suppliers for goods and services based on vendor capabilities, location, availability, price, and delivery schedule

• Coordinates manufacturing activities to resolve delays, component shortages, priorities, and identified problems

• Proactively builds and maintains positive, collaborative, customer-focused relationships with CSRs and Vendors

• Closely monitors multiple, concurrent production schedules by serving as the key vendor liaison to CSRs, interacting proactively to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at the highest quality in support of ministry objectives

• Monitors overall supplier performance as it pertains to meeting ministry goals (price, quality, delivery); performs follow-up as necessary with vendors regarding issues with orders and invoices

• Performs periodic market research/analysis to keep current on goods, services, and print capabilities that are utilized by the ministry

• Maintains documentation to support each purchase including evidence of quotes and why the vendor was (or was not) selected

• Reviews shortage reports and expedites when appropriate

• Identifies and resolves problems collaboratively with CSRs, vendors, and internal print production shop

• Executes prioritization changes due to the customer requirement or shortage resolution

• Maintains orders, machines, work centers, routing, and Item Master in the Manufacturing system to ensure accurate processes, billing, and accounting flow

  Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains basic knowledge of internal processes and controls

• Keeps updated on vendor capacity and capabilities

• Stays abreast of new developments within the field through research and study

• Initiates and conducts periodic audits of related departmental activities

• Travels as necessary to qualify and understand vendors and develop relationships to drive success in all areas of print

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office, warehouse, and mailroom environment

• Walking, sitting, and driving a golf style cart

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  Character/Spiritual:

  Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

  Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

  Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

  Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

  Engages in Christian ministry

  Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

  Personal Characteristics:

• Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others

• Positive attitude brought into work situations.

• Ability to work well in a manufacturing environment

• Strong commitment to follow compliance rules

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision

• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

  Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

• 5-7 years of acquisition, purchasing and/or negotiating experience in print production

• Strong mathematical skills

• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles

• Working knowledge of commercial printing processes (Web, offset, and digital) and their respective strengths and weaknesses

• Working knowledge of overseas purchasing and relationships is beneficial, but not a requirement for this position

• Ability to build and maintain strong and beneficial relationships with vendors and internal print production

• Basic Computer Skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and ability to use In Plant Software (Accura) and ministry print workflow software (Aprimo)

  Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to visualize all elements of a job on a timeline and think through complex planning for multiple print functions and departments

• Demonstrated root-cause analysis skills required

• Maintains basic knowledge of internal processes and controls

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively

  Stewardship Requirements:

• Responsible for purchase decisions along with purchasing agency with compliance guidelines

• Responsible for $2 million to $4 million in print purchases

  Salary Range: $64,476 to $74,358/yr

  Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

  Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

  Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

  Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

• AFLAC

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

• Sick Time

• Holidays

• Service Awards

• Community Service Days

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

  Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

  *Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

• Sick Time

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 23rd, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential employee start date is September 3rd, 2024.

  Posting date: July 22nd, 2024

  Unposting date: ongoing until filled

  Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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