COST ESTIMATOR

SUMMARY:
Our client in the printing industry has a vacancy for a Cost Estimator in Pretoria (must have print industry experience).

POSITION INFO:

Purpose

The Cost Estimator will be responsible for making cost estimates for all printing divisions, sourcing outwork and creating job tickets

Focus Areas:

• Cost estimates across all print divisions.
• Sourcing of outwork.
• Work with Sales team to ensure all RFQ''s are turned around on time.

Key performance areas

Operational

• Review and analyse requests received by customers to prepare and provide a quotation, considering materials, labour cost, time etc.
• Provide suitable alternatives or suggestions to the customer based on the request with adequate information being supplied for the customer to make an informed decision.
• Look at multiple ways to execute a job and use Dolphin to provide comprehensive & accurate quotations to the customer.
• Provide quote revisions based on any changes.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure turnaround times on quotes are met.
• Act as a client liaison where required.
• All paperwork and relevant supporting documentation to be saved in accordance with easy-to-understand naming conventions and accessibility.
• Assist with internal sales tickets where necessary.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.

Essential and Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working for a Print Company.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Print Estimating.
• Matric certificate with strong English & Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification an added advantage,
• Reliable transport

Preferred skills and experience

• Strong understanding of print (Litho & Digital) processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft.
• Strong proficiency in Quick Easy (Advantageous) or other estimation platforms.
• Very strong attention to detail.