Cost Estimator Job at Phaxis, South Plainfield, NJ

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  • Phaxis
  • South Plainfield, NJ

Job Description

Estimator Opportunity

Our client, a consumer goods related manufacturer, is seeking a highly organized individual for an Estimator opportunity. The position will be responsible for creating pricing estimates, conducting detailed price comparison analysis, and participating in continuous improvement projects. The role works closely with Sales, Package Engineering, Finance, Operations, and external vendors.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with operations, package engineers, procurement, and sales during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy and consistency to fulfill project requirements.
  • Work closely with external vendors to secure accurate pricing for direct materials and printed materials.
  • Prepare accurate pricing for projects with the proper level of detail using mathematical models to generate estimates.
  • Critically analyze project quote requests to understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.
  • Learn and understand product specifications and associated manufacturing processes and equipment to then translate into reliable quotes.
  • Organize and maintain quotation files with sufficient detail to ensure accurate quote information.
  • Develop strong relationships with the Sales team to foster collaboration and improve turnaround time.
  • Track project requests to ensure turnaround time is achieved.
  • Provide required information to Purchasing for accurate execution of new order requests.
  • And other duties/responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of estimator/industry experience in a consumer-packaged goods company.
  • Position requires significant mathematical calculations associated with estimating toolbox.
  • Experience in understanding manufacturing costs including direct labor, materials, as well as fixed factory costs as they relate to product costing.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel.
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Time management skills.
  • Clear communicator.
  • Ability to manage projects efficiently.
  • Detail oriented, collaborative, sense of urgency, and open-minded.

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