Estimator - East Rand

SUMMARY:
Estimator - East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Position: Estimator
Location: Benoni, Johannesburg
Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

Quotations Tasks:

• Identify if the inquiry is for an existing or new product and check product details on Synchro if applicable.
• Review product viability by assessing drawings received for new products.
• Log RFQ on records.
• Attain weight calculations from the drawing office.
• Determine pattern times/machines via pattern shop.
• Identify w/o items and cost (supplier quotes).
• Refer any queries to the sales team if applicable.
• Request shipping quotes from agents.
• Request machining quotations from machine shops.
• Prepare cost sheets for all of the above.
• Prepare and submit quotations to the salesperson or directly to the customer.
• Save received drawings on the register and liaise with the drawing office manager if revision notifications are applicable.

Order Capturing (Synchro) - per order item:

• Identify if the order is for a new or existing product and update records if necessary.
• Check and update drawing revisions.
• Create/link w/o items as products and standards.
• Confirm moulding line and quantities.
• Check weight calculations and update if necessary.
• Verify and add customer requirements (QA, packing, painting, etc.).
• Distribute the customer QCP requirements internally
• Update quote records for received POs.
• Update OEM records if applicable.
• Prepare stencilling requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work on own initiative and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Synchro or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings required.
• Fluent in both written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MDDOP (N5) certificate or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years or more relevant experience in a similar role or previous draughtsperson role.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation and quotation processes.

 Salary - R300 000pa CTC negotiable

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