Preparation and completion of quotation requests. Analyze costs, prepare reports and action plans to be utilized as part of cost management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Preparation and completion of quotation requests.
- Preparation and completion of component cost estimates.
- Monitoring of labor and material standards.
- Monitoring and maintenance of labor routers.
- Prepare, complete and review of customer forms (detailed breakdown of pricing and tooling) as required.
- Facilitate/coordinate data collection for quotation (Purchasing, Mfg. Engineering, Quality etc.).
- Attend and participate in Launch Team/Transition meetings.
- Develop target costs (material, labor, capital) and monitor/track to ensure targets are met.
- Active participation in cost reduction activities as part of total cost management.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
- Respond to internal Hi-Lex inquiries.
- Responds to Sales/Engineering Inquires
- Performs other duties as required.
Specialized Training, Skills, Abilities, Experience:
- 4 year degree or equivalent preferred.
- Good mathematical skills including algebraic skills required.
- Must be self-motivated and work well with little or no supervision.
- Excellent people skills and ability to communicate efficiently and effectively.
- Work well under time constraints and pressure to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of standard costing techniques and computer spread sheets.
- Knowledge and utilization of standard operating system (IT).
- Ability to analyze statistical information and prepare reports from the data.
- Ability to utilize cost strategies/principles as part of critical analysis of costs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Excel,Word,Powerpoint etc.) necessary.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives.
- Use of video display terminal (VDT) for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing VDT.
- Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects up to 40 pounds.