JOB SUMMARY:

Administers quote process by coordinating quote activities within multiple departments to assure accurate and timely delivery of quotes. Establishes pricing models, assesses quote costs, and analyzes data. Develops, improves, and maintains quoting process to meet business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Facilitates and coordinates assigned quote activity for the company and establishes new improved standard quoting processes and systems.
• Deliver/present accurate and comprehensive product quotes based upon a combination of financial analysis, component/industry experience, and rational reasoning.
• Apply logic and sanity check all material and other costs. Work with quote team and engineering to ensure lowest possible material and other costs before quotes are routed for signatures.
• Coordinates quote kickoffs and review of RFQ template before setting up the appropriate meeting.
• Works with finance and IT to develop methods to improve and enhance the quote process, pricing worksheets, and quote-related software.
• Coordinates assigned quote activity with engineering and materials quoting team to assure accurate and timely delivery.
• Continually challenges engineering and material quoting teams to provide lowest possible total cost solutions.
• Analyzes data and compares KTC quotes to any target pricing received from the customer, previous quoting efforts and assesses cost-effectiveness of the quotes.
• Establishes pricing models for each customer based on agreed parameters, looking for ways to increase margins and revenue for customer quotes.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Manage multiple quotes simultaneously and meet expected timelines.
• Review and analyze material costs, routings, Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), custom tooling, and all other cost aspects of quotes.
• Initiate, attend and lead meetings as needed to support quoting activities.

SKILLS:

• Request for Proposal
• Request for Quotes
• quoting
• ms excel
• Forecasting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• One to two years of experience in an office environment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing cost reductions.
• Strong ability to effectively manage timelines with experience in managing manufacturing quotes.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Extensive experience with Excel and other database programs with a strong knowledge of MRP systems.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.

LOGISTICS:

• Location: Spokane Valley, WA 99216
• Onsite to start
• Full-time (M-F 8 AM - 5 PM)
• Direct Placement
• Salary $60,000 annually

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.