Estimator

Description:

REPORTING TO THE ESTIMATOR SUPERVISOR
JOB PURPOSE:
Providing the costing and pricing of products for all outgoing quotes and tenders; managing the cost data of products on the ERP system.
JOB FUNCTION:
Manufacturing times and material costs are estimated using the relevant database and sent to sales personnel to be included in the tender before the tender deadline closes
Costs are simulated and frozen on the ERP system after setting up a new item or when an item changes in order to maintain accurate costs on the system
Variance analysis is conducted when a variance is reported by a relevant stakeholder
Accurate prices are submitted on time to the sales department
Liaise with Procurement on supplier and cost issues
Liaise with relevant departments (sales and production) on costing and sales order issues
Calculation spreadsheets are updated when new or improved rates are established
Reports are run as per departmental procedure
Reports are updated when necessary

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12
Relevant costing/financial qualification advantageous
2 years relevant estimating/costing experience in a technical environment
Good decision-making skills, follows up, problem solver and quality orientated
Proficient in JDE, MS Word, Excel and Outlook