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Material Estimating Cost Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems US

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

In this role you will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material from GDLS' historical material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling Heights, MI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1982
Websitehttp://www.gdls.com/

Description

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

What We Offer
 
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
  • 401k Match (6%). Educational Assistance.
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.
  • The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
  • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track. 
 
About the Role 
 
Our Finance Team in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an experienced Material Estimating Cost Specialist to join our team. In this role you will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material from GDLS' historical material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals.  In compliance with Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulations (FARs/DARs) and GDLS business unit and corporate guidelines.
 
 Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role 
 
  • Primary contact from Material Estimating to SCM
      • Draft and Maintain buyer directions
      • Create quote matrix and track quote status
      • Update SCM managers on quote status
      • COPD Collection (FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and Assist Audit Coordination)
      • Certification Sweeps
      • Maintain several tables, reports and lists
      • Present Semi-annual training with SCM
      • Prepare advance funding requests
  • Work with all material estimators
    • Preparation for quoting events
    • Provide quote matrix to estimators
    • Provide FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and collect COPD as required
    • Prepare quote matrix based on BOM received
  • Other
    • Data retrieval from Oracle ERP, Cognos or ProPricer (Estimating Software) and analyzing data via Excel.
    • Update any process changes into the standard work instructions
 
Qualifications Sought 
 
  • Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management.  Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
  • 5 to 7 years in a related role.
  • Ability to use Oracle system & associated ERP systems.
  • Strong communication (oral & written) and organization skills.
  • Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
  • Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Software applications (Excel advanced), including ability to work with large datasets and manipulate them with excel.  PowerBI and macro experience would be helpful

About Company

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

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