Estimator

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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.

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We are looking for a highly organised and analytical individual with costing/pricing/estimating experience in the printing and/or packaging industry. You will be joining a company that is always looking to better itself; one that is keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes. You will enjoy working as part of a close team, passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference.

Role responsibilities will include:

1. Estimate costs and propose margins using the software system in place, considering standard estimating rules as applicable, and the rates and costs agreed with the site and the commercial team
2. Prepare submissions for tenders.
3. Present estimates to key stakeholders, explain approach on costing pricing in an articulate way.
4. Ensure all costs and parameters within estimating models are kept updated in line with Dept SOP.
5. Develop and maintain the pricing database with both spot pricing and matrix calculators across the customer base.
6. Ensure all pricing is updated in a timely manner and provided to the relevant Customer Service or Commercial teams in line with department KPI guidelines.
7. Develop work on samples, product development, layouts and designs for customer ranges in conjunction with the Sales and Origination departments.
8. Provide the origination, production and materials departments with information as required to allow for efficient planning.
9. Create GM improvement opportunities within Existing customer base by Suggesting more efficient order pattern management, routings, or any other process improvement
10. Monitor & Ensure New business awarded to the company is performing to financial expectations in line with Proposed executive summary and SLA.
11. Act on or deputise for customer related project teams
12. Absence cover for other Estimators in the company
13. Attend meetings on or off site with customers as required.
14. Develop technological skills consistent with the requirements of this position.
15. Maintain and develop costing records of orders produced and provide for comparisons to estimated costs.
16. Interact directly with customers and suppliers on pricing and project development.
17. Keep Activity Logs up to date in line with Dept SOP.
18. Generate ad hock and monthly reports
19. Understand Machine Rates and Material movements and maintain costs in pricing model

Leaflets experience is desirable but not essential. Our top priority is finding a highly numerate estimator with excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.