What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Coordinator position at Sharpe Products?
Job Summary:
The Estimating Coordinator works closely with the estimating team to ensure success within the estimating department as it relates to all estimating assignments associated with part production cost, print details, third-party outsourcing, and supplier (Request for Quote) RFQ responses. This person will assist senior estimators in obtaining the necessary information in order to generate and send quotes to customers in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities: This list is not all inclusive
- Prepare quotes for custom products by gathering necessary information from senior estimator(s).
- Prepare RFQ package to be estimated by gathering related specifications from customer and related documents.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Draft and email clear RFQ’s including accurate details needed to receive pricing from capable suppliers.
- Effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and co-workers to obtain information necessary to complete pre-quoting tasks both via e-mail and over the phone. Maintain communication on quote status.
- Identify material and time requirements by communicating with estimating team and end customer.
- Send completed quotations via email to customers by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Maintain RFQ files by converting, organizing, and saving information according to company’s electronic system.
- Knowledge of Sharpe’s capacity, capabilities, possibilities and/or limitations of our manufacturing processes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends/technology of the industry. Attend educational workshops.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results while maintaining a positive and professional company image.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience in utilizing Auto/CAD and other drafting tools.
- Ability to read part prints.
- Must have math skills; multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, conversion of units of measure.
- Computer skills; Web navigation, document scanning, typing, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office application competency. We use Global Shop program-we will provide training.
- Effective and professional communication skills-verbal and written.
- Detail oriented, ability to multitask, and have flexibility.
- Time management skills, prioritize responsibilities. Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy.
- Logical troubleshooting skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger; and reach with hands and arms.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (Required)
- Read Part Prints: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Berlin, WI 53151 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Berlin, WI 53151: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26