DTP Traffic Manager

Job description

• Plan and manage workflow for the DTP Shoprite Workflow / Studio

• Liaising between KAM, ATL, Creative, Proof Departments within the agency; chase templates, briefs

• Create a weekly and monthly job and resource forecast to ensure planning are in place

• Overseeing jobs and making sure they are on track, on time and allocated correctly

• Communicating any concerns or delays to the GM

• Ensure that each part of the job moves seamlessly through the process as per the required DTP systems and procedures in place

• Ensure that deadlines are strictly adhered to and communicated with all relevant parties

• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Put together, manage and update status reports which is distributed to DTP, Client Service, Creative Teams and the External Parties

• Hold daily / weekly status meetings with client service to manage and flag potential issues and pressure points and / or non-deliverables

• Ensuring accurate information is communicated to all relevant team members at each step within the process

• Sound knowledge of Workbook, Excel, Outlook

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Diligence, accuracy, strong administrative skills
   

Requirements

• Works well under pressure, can take instructions, work independently and with other resources

• Be flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile

• Must be able to work over and above the normal working hours from time to time

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Solutions driven

• Logical thinker

• Attention to detail

• Strong spoken and written communication

• Calm under pressure, yet a sense of urgency

• A strong sense of diplomacy

• Ability to multi-task