Cost and Pricing Analyst

IMP Group International Inc.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Amherst, NS, is seeking a motivated individual to coordinate quote activities. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a background in Business and strong Excel skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

RSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business or Business Administration is required.
• Advanced understanding and use of Excel is essential.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all quote activities to support sales.
• Review all labour, material and NRE estimates for each bid.
• Communicate with customers on the progress of quote packages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP systems

JD Edwards

Job description

With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you'll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!

Position Overview :

To coordinate and administer all quote activities to support sales with the goal of ensuring that we are providing accurate cost estimates for new work packages. Using past cost data, provide recommendations for new pricing based on customers contracted terms. Using actual cost data, prepare reports to management on where cost variances need to be addressed or pricing changed.

What You Will Do :

• Set up quote into standard quote templates which include developing and organizing all information in folders under assigned quote numbers.
• Review all labour, material and NRE estimates, together with rate structures for each bid.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to obtain labor estimates, test, NRE and other costs.
• Serve as key member of final bid / quote review team.
• Communicate with all customers on the progress of quote packages, seeking clarification on questions from the quote team and communicating the responses
• Working with finance, review the monthly work order variances to identify opportunities to improve the financial performance of the business
• Use Excel and other applications to summarize analyses and present results.
• Identify and work to resolve problems that develop, escalating problems encountered to manager in a timely manner, when necessary, with recommendations for solutions.
• Participate in customer discussions as required.
• Serve as point of contact for activities in area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean and 8S activities in your area.

What You Will Bring :

• Post-secondary education in Business, Business Administration
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office, advanced understanding and use of Excel; experience with ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with JD Edwards would be considered an asset
• Proven customer service skills and the ability to build customer relationships through a solutions-based approach
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined team
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and the Canadian Security Clearances.

What We Will Do For You :

• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.

IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume