POSITION SUMMARY:Work with external salesman, plant production, and sub-contractors to prepare quotations for products and services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Answer emails/phone calls for product quotes (usually from salesman)
Analyze, compare and interpret detailed and sometimes poorly defined information
Process information through quoting program (currently QuoteWerks)
Contact vendors for quotes for needed product(s)
Contact freight companies for hauling quotes
Gather & analyze cost data for desired product(s)
Save all quoted data in appropriate files (paper and/or electronic)
Keep files organized (active orders, dead, lost, etc.)
Update vendor pricing in quoting systems
Back-up help for purchasing department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Experience in quoting and/or mechanical engineering
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with MS Office suite
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently
Must be able to work well with a variety of people with different backgrounds, education levels and intelligence
Must be able to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Must have a strong attention to details
Must be highly organized