Description

Summary

• Brook Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Estimator. The position will be responsible for performing estimating, quoting and cost analysis processes for Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves and Flexible Packaging products. 
• This opportunity is for a self-motivated candidate who is eager to learn, detail-oriented and works well in a team environment. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Must possess a positive attitude, the ability to work independently, support teammates and exhibit leadership qualities that exemplify Brook & Whittle. 

· Prepare estimates and quotes for Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves and Flexible Packaging Products.

· Ensure estimates are prepared consistently in accordance with established estimating standards.

· Works with a variety of departments to ensure improved speed and accuracy of estimating process and standards. 

· Communicate on a recurring basis with members of Operations to understand manufacturing capabilities and impacts of new label design on the business. 

· Obtain working understanding of Brook & Whittle’s product types, production methods, and operational challenges to better identify risks, and opportunities for the business. 

· Work with customers to ensure requirements are met and exceeded.

· Assist in drafting policies and SOPs for the estimating and quoting process.

· Review prior estimates against actual results and compile estimating data to understand win / loss results as well as market-based trends within the data.

· Evaluate pricing from outside vendors to ensure competitiveness with the market price. 

· Participate in various training seminars, meetings, and activities to ensure quality of daily service and to improve customer satisfaction and business performance.

· Prepare and maintain various reports as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an estimating, analysis role, or similar applicable position 

· Knowledge of multiple label printing technologies

· Previous experience/expertise in PSL, Shrink and Heat Transfer production.

· An understanding of cost and finance concepts 

· Experienced in computing, analyzing, and interpreting complex data and modeling. 

· Knowledge of the printing and packaging industries 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel 

· Bachelor’s Degree Strongly Desired

Competencies 

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Detail oriented

· Excellent planning and organizational skills

· Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude

· Ability to develop productive relationships and communicate effectively with management, peers, plant personnel, suppliers, and customers

Work Environment 

· Remote position with occasional travel required.

Supervisory Responsibility

· None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.