Our client in London, ON is currently seeking an Estimator on a contract basis.

The Estimator is responsible for developing prices and procedures that generate profit margins consistent with client and product/organizational strategies. The Estimator processes bid packages; generates quotes; performs post-order profitability analysis.

Accountabilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of Sheet Fed and Flexo manufacturing operations; product capabilities and equipment constraints
• Manage the generation and maintenance of master product specifications in SAP that plan for quality jobs to be produced efficiently on existing equipment and/or outsourced.
• Establish selling prices, consistent with client/product and organizational profitability objectives, with consultation of the Department Manager and/or Sales on quotations exceeding $5,000
• Routinely compare estimated and actual production and material cost to verify planned profitability
• Where variances are found, initiate round table discussion with Production and/or Sales to develop plans to mitigate subsequent product variances
• Monitor client and product margins for consistency with pricing strategies
• Generate and maintain pricing files used within the department and with Client Services
• Maintain Tracking Tool of completed Tasks
• Support departmental objectives as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Diploma (preferably within manufacturing/business environment)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically with MS Excel; testing will be administered prior to interview process
• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills
• Systems approach to work, effective research skills, strong problem solving and excellent communication skills
• Innovative, resourceful, confident and able to work well under pressure and effectively meet deadlines

Hours: Full time; Monday to Friday daytime hours

Compensation: Dependent upon candidate experience

To Apply:

If you feel you have the requirements to fill this exciting position, please apply with your resume and salary expectations to Jobs.LondonON@ExpressPros.com citing “Estimator” in the subject line.