Tool and Die Estimating Manager (Direct Hire)

Estimating Manager Manage the coordination between sales, tool shops, and customers. Accurate quotes to a known scope of work that wins business after careful and strategic consideration of quote requirements. Quotes are submitted on time and without error Finance receives all required data when kicking off a new program Implement processes to streamline the quoting process from our suppliers to our client and then to our customers Be a key contributor to our growth Manage quoting process from beginning to end Determine key variables for cost and other estimates Obtain & review offers and quotes by client's supply base. Understand who should quote on which projects or parts based on capability, complexity, capacity, timing Submit RFQs and data to tool shops Manage the Pipedrive system as a strong tool for quoting and forecasting Meet with Account Managers and drive them to understand the Scope and provide information Ensure we have required quoting data from customer / sales rep Consolidate received quotes for review Make sure we have a competitive edge when quoting Meet with CAD and prepare Sims where you feel it is needed Use the resources at the client to win business Identify additional prospects to grow customer base Update sales dashboard weekly with data from Pipedrive Manage and quote all engineering changes Oversee supplier capacity tracking Build relationships with key customers (repeat business) and key suppliers so that you can get participation to your targets and payment plan Create analytical database to access historical cost and revenue trends by die class Manage customer product data - Save in dedicated Share Point folder - Use sourcing selection, Margin, and timing to create quote to the customer Submit quote to the customer Update Pipedrive with quote activity and amounts Respond to supplier and customer needs as required outside of normal business hours