Estimator

Estimator

Leeds

Salary up to £35k

OVERVIEW

Exellent opportunity for an Estimator to join an international manufacturing company based in Leeds who operate within the Print / Packaging sector Supporting the Commercial Manager and effectively carry out all commercial functions

• Producing timely and accurate costing models and business analysis in line with requirements.
• Promoting continuous improvement, through identifying and developing commercial opportunities.
• Being an effective member of the commercial team on all levels.
• Ensuring the accurate flow of information through the department and to/from other areas of the business.

THE ROLE

• To contribute to on going projects including both analysis and optimizing costs.
• To participate in all activities of the department including estimates, pricing and analysis.
• To ensure that all estimates and live jobs and historical data are accurate and reflect the optimum manufacturing capability.
• To liaise , update and report daily to the Commercial manager.
• To regularly mediate with all appropriate internal stakeholders for commercial and pricing decisions including purchasing, planning and production, sales and senior management.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Advanced level of Excel
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and to targets
• Data analysis and high level of numeracy
• Methodical way of working, attention to detail
• Experience using a Business Management System ideally bespoke for manufacturing#
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of printing / packaging manufacturing processes and industry in general would be beneficial