Director of Quoting

Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the worlds leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500 customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutionsTM that help solve the most complex challenges.

Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors, and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools, and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our organization with a Director of Quoting.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Quoting will assess the current organizational structure and directly manage the team responsible for quoting all new business, price maintenance, costing engineering changes to existing business and identified/drive customer margin improvements.

In this role, you will:

• Directly manage the team responsible for all aspects related to quoting of product including assessing competitive landscape relating to margins and price sensitivity.
• Maintain price files and update customer prices as required.
• Interact with the sales team to prioritize quoting activity and gain a full understanding of market dynamics including customer margin profiles, competitive landscape and strategic pricing decisions.
• Monitor and verify that the quoting approval process and procedures are followed.
• Develop a standardized quoting model for all regions.
• Work with operations and finance teams to establish and maintain accurate labor time tables and charge out rates used for costing.
• Ensure information gained during quotation process is effectively transferred to the New Product Implementation (NPI) team once business is awarded.
• Provide regular reports to the organization on the status of all quotations and the effectiveness of the costing/quoting process.
• Travel to various locations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• BA Engineering or Business degree, required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of material cost experience within a wire harness or electrical systems environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret product drawings in order to review bills of material and labor routers.
• Strong communications and leadership skills to manage direct reports at various locations.
• Good understanding of regulatory agency requirements and environmental compliance legislations
• Excellent computer skills

Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies: Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies: Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

Primary Location & Work Schedule

The Director of Quoting will be based in Southfield, Michigan.

Our Culture

At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.

Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Frequent hearing on the phone and in person.
• Constant reading.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Occasional travel to other work sites.
• Works in general office conditions.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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