Estimator

Reading Truck; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tools Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Discount

Paid Training and Development Programs

Job summary

Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Estimator creates customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division, assisting sales with accurate pricing to enable profitable, high-quality work trucks.

You will work with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering to determine total cost, selling price, and lead times, and you will communicate with customers to clarify specifications and exceptions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in product estimating, purchasing, or a related field
• Engineering, drafting, or operations experience in truck equipment is preferred
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand truck specifications and engineering drawings
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Configure1 and JDE preferred
• Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Process all requests for quotes to define equipment cost, freight, sell price and lead time
• Research previous build data to create quotations
• Investigate options for specifications using supplier catalogs and sources
• Use the preferred supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers for price concessions
• Assist sales with technical inquiries for accurate design
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications or explain exceptions
• Create a complete bill of material including labor hours for total cost
• Develop relationships with Purchasing and Engineering to ensure data flow
• Complete quotes in a timely manner and update the system
• Maintain current price and specification data for key suppliers

Skills

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Configure1

JDE

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

A Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division. The Estimator will assist in the sales process through the accurate and expeditious specifying and pricing of product to enable the production of safe, profitable and high-quality work trucks. The Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders. RTE Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.

How You Will Make An Impact

A Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division. The Estimator will assist in the sales process through the accurate and expeditious specifying and pricing of product to enable the production of safe, profitable and high-quality work trucks. The Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders. RTE Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, sell price and lead time for each opportunity
• Research previous build data including actual material, labor, work interruption reports and customer feedback in the creation of quotations
• Investigate options for each specification using supplier catalogs, websites, and other sources to verify the cost and lead-time in the quote
• Utilize the preferred supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers directly for price concessions on larger opportunities
• Assist the sales department with technical inquiries to facilitate an accurate design for our customers
• Communicate directly with customers when required to clarify specifications or explain exceptions to their request
• Create a complete bill of material including documented labor hours that ensures an accurate total estimated cost for the job
• Develop working relationships with Purchasing and Engineering and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material.
• Complete quotes in a timely manner, continually updating the system and the sales representative if delays are anticipated
• Become adept at all systems required to perform the tasks
• Maintain current price and specification data for all key suppliers

Required Credentials

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in product estimating, purchasing, or a related field
• Engineering, drafting, or operations experience in truck equipment is preferred
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand truck specifications and engineering drawings
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Configure1 and JDE preferred
• Excellent organizational skills

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

"J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc." provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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