JOB SUMMARY
Support the company’s internal client services activities through estimation of new orders and requests for quotes.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment including limitations and production processes as they relate to estimating.
- Knowledge of substrates, other packaging materials, and costing variables.
- Knowledge in reading specifications and technical documents to be able to estimate in the most economical manner.
- Source various materials such as corrugate sheets, labels, foam, plastic parts, films, tape, wood, etc. used in-conjunction with the corrugated package or display.
- Recommending cost-cutting methods to increase profitability.
- Record keeping and filing of estimates and opportunities in an orderly manner to be easily accessible in the future.
- Completing estimates in a time-bound manner based on customer expectations/needs.
- Create estimates and quote sheets using internal processes/documentation to fulfill customer requests
- Collaborate with other departments, designers, and project managers to provide an accurate estimate.
- Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.
- Attendance is an essential duty of the role.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
- Ability to meet these Level 1 expectations without close supervision or training.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required
- High school degree or equivalent or combined education and years of experience
- 1 year experience in related industry or function
- Proven experience with math skills
- Excellent communication
- Excel and power point experience
Preferred
- College degree, particularly in packaging or graphics.
- Manufacturing, print, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, logistics experience or relatable experience
- Experience in the corrugated/packaging industry
- Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, or logistics experience
- HRMS ERP software experience
- Salesforce software experience
- Intermediate Excel skills preferred.