Job Title: Quoting AssociateJob DescriptionThe Quoting Associate will collaborate with internal teams and customers to prepare quotations for products and services. This role is heavily administrative and involves working with vendors and freight companies to obtain product and hauling quotes, as well as other necessary data. This person needs to be mechanically inclined (undertanding drawings/parts/etc)Responsibilities
Answer emails and phone calls for product quotes, typically from sales personnel.
Analyze, compare, and interpret detailed and sometimes poorly defined information.
Process information through the quoting program, currently using QuoteWerks.
Contact vendors to obtain quotes for required products.
Contact freight companies to obtain hauling quotes.
Gather and analyze cost data for desired products.
Save all quoted data in appropriate files, both paper and electronic.
Keep files organized, including active orders, dead leads, and lost opportunities.
Update vendor pricing in the quoting systems.
Provide backup support for the purchasing department.
Essential Skills
Administrative support experience
Customer support experience
Familiarity with logistics documentation
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with MS Office suite
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Mechanical inclination, such as hobbies involving working on cars, motors, or building things
Work EnvironmentThe work environment is casual, with a dress code that includes casual attire and the requirement of steel-toe shoes (an employee allowance of $75 per year is provided for this). Work hours are flexible, with a start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, from Monday to Friday.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Belleville,PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2025.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.