Description
Job Summary: Prepares cost estimates though the use of company standard job cost software. Estimator must use experience and judgment to assist in determining the most economical and effective methods of manufacturing considering and characteristics and capabilities of materials, personnel and equipment. Successful applicant must be knowledgeable in commercial, web and sheetfed production.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Based on specifications from Customers, CSR's and Sales Reps, an estimator uses the company owned cost estimating system to determine the most economical and effective methods and materials to produce the specifications provided. As well the estimating position carries with it the responsibility of pricing services required that HWI does is not capable of providing in house and must be contracted for from outside service providers.
Determines the production centers needed to produce the job as specified. Develops a plan to accommodate all facets of the job. Evaluates all methods available for producing the job and selects the plan which produces the job in the economical way.
Works with vendors to obtain the best prices for supplies and with Sales Reps and CSRs in giving customers suggestions for improving quality and/or lowering the price of a job.
Works with cost accounting in determining hourly rates and production standards for various operations.
Works with external paper supply and merchant personnel to stay abreast of any changes in pricing or availability of most commonly used products.
Develops knowledge of materials used, the best suppliers and competitive prices. Keeps aware of price changes and competitive prices.
Develops knowledge of inventory position, quantity stocked, usage and reorder points. Stays abreast of on hand products and volumes to be able to make recommendations on substitute and most cost effective materials available.
Researches and recommends cost savings potential to management.
Advises and guides customers when necessary as to specifications of a job (size or style of type, size of book, kind of binding etc..)
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Must have a complete knowledge of cost accounting, all printing processes, paper, ink, the competitive market and purchasing. Strong keyboard and computer skills. Ability to deal well with in plant supervisors, department managers and sales people direct. Must know all printing equipment available and equipments respective running speeds and most efficient method for producing any possible job and all types and grades of paper, plus working knowledge of paper pricing. Must be able to compute standard costs when the desired figures are not available: determine the quantity of paper, ink and plates required to complete each job; estimate the amount of manpower time to be expended in each job.
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree in Accounting or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience. Experience in Pre-Press, Press and Bindery operations is helpful.
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