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SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.
Position Summary
We are recruiting an Artwork Project Manager, fluent in Arabic, to work onsite with our client Coca-Cola (KO) in Dubai.
You will act as a representative of the SGK business ensuring a first class service is consistently provided to KO with professionalism, and enthusiasm whilst in alignment with the KO culture.
To act as a representative of the Company with shared responsibility for delivering the highest quality product and ensuring the most efficient
solutions are consistently supplied to KO
To be the front-line enabler and facilitator for artwork management and process facilitation across the supply chain.
Job Responsibilities
Project Management
Responsible for gathering, managing, and coordinating new and updated graphics & packaging projects for the Client brand portfolio.
Project lead for packaging changes throughout designated region including day-to-day contact with brand management and bottler, printers, and agencies.
To co-ordinate the Pack Change Process for all projects for the Client, including packaging artwork, artwork amends, repro, proofs, and all services provided by SGK.
Manage and maintain Project and Job Status Trackers (including audit of completed jobs).
Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines where applicable to all key stakeholders.
Escalate as appropriate any risks to critical path timelines.
Briefing & Approval Process
Collate accurate briefs and submit to Client Services
Collate amends and brief SGK Client Services
Co-ordinate and lead Pre-Artwork meetings with support of SGK Central production unit, including output of minutes and actions.
Manage the deployment and ongoing use of KO Art, through support of its implementation and maintenance of all master data.
To advise on print and technical feasibility on all assigned projects with the direct support of the Print Management Team and Operational Teams
Co-ordinates press attendance where applicable with the SGK Technical Print Support team.
To ensure the overall requirements of the client are clearly understood, and that appropriate actions are taken to deliver the highest levels of service possible.
Support the control and development of brand consistency and print feasibility on behalf of the Client along with the Print Management Team and Operational Teams (Client Services and Production).
To be responsible for getting approval of jobs from each relevant Client department before release of fully approved files.
Relationship Management
To build, maintain and develop effective & positive working relationships across KO, and wider supply chain becoming a trusted advisor and enabling first class service.
To fully understand and appreciate KO culture and reflect this in behaviour patterns and ways of working.
To take full ownership of the daily on-site relationship with the relevant marketing team and supporting departments with support of designated Account Director.
To always represent SGK professionally at all levels within KO as required
To identify areas for continuous improvement within the client and company processes, recommend robust and appropriate actions, in close association with the Account Management and Operations Teams.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Strong understanding of KO processes, and supply chain requirements for the delivery of new to market products and pack maintenance.
Ability to review current working practice and recommend robust improvements.
Confidence in dealing with clients at all levels of management and differing cultures.
Be able to operate within the office space assigned, work independently without the daily oversight of a line manager.
Due to the evolving nature of our relationship as a company with all key customers, the nature of this role will continue to develop. Hence there is a need for flexibility, the ability to grow with the job and the overall resilience to change.
Building and keeping professional relationships with external parties related to the client (e.g design and promotional agencies).
Ability to travel as needed
Key Skills
Excellent organisational skills and logical approach
Demonstrate strong project management skills
Remains calm under pressure
Ability to negotiate
Strong knowledge of print processes and packaging materials so as to understand the limitations and/or restrictions faced by designers
Attention to detail
Skilled in using Microsoft Office for data reporting
Experience/Knowledge of Adobe products
Experience/Knowledge of the Client and or working with FMCG brands
PERSONALITY/WORK STYLE
Proactive, high energy, a driver & deliverer
Appreciate cultural sensitivities
A good listener and able to demonstrate strong empathy skills
Strong process orientation
Capable and effective leader, who displays collaboration and teamwork
Self-starter; able to work independently/autonomously
Strong and commanding presence internally to facilitate in driving results for client demands
Excellent project manager who is able to navigate relationships at all levels within the client environment
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