Job Description: The Estimator plays a pivotal role in providing accurate cost estimates and pricing strategies for folding carton manufacturing and custom structural packaging solutions. This individual collaborates with sales, design, and production teams to assess project requirements, analyze material costs, labor, and production timelines, and ensure competitive yet profitable pricing. The ideal candidate ensures precise calculations to support customer proposals and aids in optimizing the profitability of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Analysis: Analyze project specifications to calculate costs of raw materials, labor, and production
Quotations Preparation: Develop and submit cost estimates and pricing quotes to internal teams or customers
Collaboration: Work closely with design and sales teams to align cost estimates with customer expectations and technical feasibility
Database Maintenance: Maintain an up-to-date database of standard costs for materials, machinery usage, and labor rates
Material Optimization: Collaborate with production teams to recommend efficient material usage and minimize waste
Vendor Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to obtain material quotes and ensure competitive pricing
Continuous Improvement: Analyze past projects to refine estimation accuracy and identify opportunities for cost-saving
Market Trends: Stay informed about market trends in material costs and manufacturing processes
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on estimation accuracy, bid success rates, and margin analysis

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in the folding carton or packaging industry
Technical Skills:

Proficient in estimation software and tools specific to the packaging industry
Strong knowledge of materials used in packaging (e.g., folding cartons, corrugated boards)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems

Analytical Skills: Exceptional mathematical and analytical abilities with a keen eye for accuracy and detail
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, proactive, methodical, and capable of working under tight deadlines
Certifications: Professional certifications in cost estimation or supply chain management are a plus but not required

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