Estimator

Reading Truck Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Tools purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Safety gear discount

Training programs

Job summary

Reading Truck Group is seeking an Estimator to generate customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division. You will determine total cost and selling price, create accurate quotes, and collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering to support safe and profitable work trucks.

From quotes to BOMs, you will research data, verify options with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of prices and lead times.

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 build data and supplier options to verify cost and lead-time.
• Utilize supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers for price concessions.
• Assist sales with technical inquiries for accurate design.
• Communicate with customers to clarify specs or explain exceptions.
• Create a complete bill of materials with labor hours for total cost.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to ensure BOM information flows smoothly.
• Complete quotes in a timely manner and update the system and sales rep if delays arise.
• Become proficient in all systems required to perform tasks.
• Maintain current price and specification data for key suppliers.

Skills

Estimating experience

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Configure1

JDE

Tools

Configure1

JDE

MS Office

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.

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.