ESTIMATOR - Bayloff Stamped Products : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for managing all estimates and outsource requests and building a sourcing strategy for the company. The Estimator provides one-on-one support to our customers and internal departments by reviewing customer quote requestsand entering the information into the ERP system to create a price estimate based upon job specifications. The successful candidate will develop customer relationships through exemplary service and knowledge of the industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and document all detailed costs, materials, and workflow required by other departments to ensure job and client expectations are met
• Understand the processes and flow of production and how the rates affect the final pricing
• Quote parts, based on the cost of materials, labor, and required production processes
• Verify that estimates have accurate quantities, cost, and processes needed to fulfill the customers order, while maintaining profit goals
• Work closely with sales, purchasing, production, and inventory departments
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to deliver production partners
• Provide insight to internal and/or partner stakeholders spanning the entire supplier relationship lifecycle
• Manage and effectively deliver multiple projects on time and with the appropriate results
• Analyze client data to understand buying needs and partner criteria
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of current sourcing methodology
• Summarize and present supplier reporting to leadership, and internal stakeholders, including recommendations on suppliers, specification and/or process changes to deliver value
• Ensure partnership strategies can be executed in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures, support internal and/or client stakeholders in resolving supplier issues as necessary
• Provide first-rate relationship development and maintenance to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, for all internal and client stakeholders
• Support manufacturing by learning equipment run rates, departmental SOPs/SWIs and trafficking jobs to ensure timely delivery
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Business Management or Engineering preferred.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in automotive manufacturing, stamping and welding, required.
• Experience with Plex preferred.
• Ability to work within a process driven environment, multi-task, and manage priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.