Print and Graphics Project Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter

Job Title:Print and Graphics Project Manager

Work Location: Bentonville, AR (Hybrid, 75% onsite / 25% remote)

This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and timely execution of Private Brand projects for a major retail client (Walmart). The role demands a proactive individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, building strong client relationships, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project inquiries, representing the business with confidence and authority.
• Supporting Graphic Account Managers by ensuring information availability and project tracking.
• Proactively securing missing print assets and ensuring timely delivery of all project elements (briefings, photo samples, design, illustration, copy, and final files).
• Collaborating with the Client Director to establish and manage end-to-end project timelines.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key Walmart team members (BDLs, PDs, PMs), fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Engaging with the Walmart supply base, managing timelines, reporting on progress, and driving 100% process adoption and best-in-class retail standards.
• Proactively troubleshooting onsite issues and providing daily progress reports to the Client Director, incorporating insights from Graphic Managers and the Color Management team.
• Managing project updates, timelines, and reporting, including training and utilization of the Pro Spec Art system.
• Partnering with agency design teams to consistently deliver projects on time and to the highest standards.
• Utilizing reports and data to maintain a daily overview of project status and promptly addressing Walmart queries.
• Conducting weekly touch-base meetings with the Client Director to review project volumes, status, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Proactively tracking down missing information and ensuring adherence to timelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Packaging and Graphics background preferred
• Experience with project management software is a plus
• Print knowledge

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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