Manufacturing Estimator

Position Description

Position Title:

Manufacturing Estimator

Direct Reports:

N/A

Department:

Estimating

Classification:

Full time, Exempt Hybrid

Reports To:

Chris Schneider

Revision Date:

11/13/2024 Rev. #1

Position Summary:

The Pricing Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial health of our wire harness manufacturing operations by analyzing and setting competitive pricing strategies while we seek to increase our sales as a business. The Pricing Analyst collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure pricing is competitive, aligned with market expectations, and maximizes company revenue.

Organizational Values:

• Live to Serve: Prioritizing service as our highest goal. We put the needs of others first, whether it is customers or team members. We are compassionate, helpful, and seek ways to make a positive impact.
• Driven to Succeed: We are ambitious, determined and results orientated. We prioritize excellence, innovation, and continual improvement. Our aim is to exceed customer expectations and ensure their sustainable success, reflecting our mission.
• Do What it Takes: We are proactive, resourceful, and determined. Everyone is empowered to take initiative and find solutions to problems, even if it means going beyond the usual call of duty.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages pricing efforts to ensure timely quote responses, meeting customer expectations and profitability requirements of the business.
• Bill of materials (BOM) Creation and pricing verification.
• Create material sourcing plan
• Establish Labor plans for the process of assembly builds.
• Recommend markup and pricing position based on market behavior.

• Work collaboratively with customers on improvements related to design for manufacturability, with the goal of reducing lead time, material costs, or labor time.
• Support site visits with outside sales or purchasing to enhance relationships and address specific needs with our vendors and customers.
• Effectively communicate with various departments internally to ensure a smooth transition from quote to award.
• Monitor product performance and profitability for existing orders, recommending pricing adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare detailed reports on pricing, costs, and margin performance for executive review.
• Support cross-functional teams with pricing insights and data to improve strategic decision-making.
• Travel up to 10% to visit other sites, suppliers, or customers as needed.

Supervision Received:

Moderate supervision; expected to work independently with minimal oversight after training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Pricing Analyst will construct and lead project teams for large quote opportunities on an ad hoc basis

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Accounting or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Some experience in supply chain management/purchasing preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at interpreting technical drawing packages.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable balancing deadlines and priorities effectively.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Financial Acumen
• Market Awareness

Physical Requirements:

Average Daily Physical Requirements

None

Less than

2 hours

2 to 5 hours

More than

5 hours

Work in stationary position

x

Move about work area

x

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel

x

Reach with hands and arms

x

Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)

x

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

x

Communicate with various parties

x

Detect flavors or smells

x

Move containers up to 30 pounds

x

Visual acuity

x

Read and understand written word

x

Drive/Travel

x

Operate computer and general office machines

x

Operate Machines: Material Handling Equipment

x

Other:

Environmental Conditions:

Average Daily Environmental Conditions

None

Less than

2 hours

2 to 5 hours

More than

5 hours

Normal office environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise or chemicals or hazardous equipment.

x

Plant environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, and extreme noise.

x

Warehouse environment: Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, hazardous equipment, and fumes from trucks.

x

Travel: Limited exposure to outside elements.

x

Other:

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________________