Estimator - Retail Displays & Sourcing

Marmon Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Marketing, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a seasoned Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for outsourced retail displays and fixtures.

You’ll partner with Sales, Design, Project Management, Production, and suppliers to define requirements, build RFQs, and optimize sourcing and margins. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in estimating or sourcing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and experience reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating, sourcing, manufacturing, or project management experience.
• Experience obtaining, analyzing, and negotiating supplier quotations.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and external suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for retail displays, fixtures, and related components.
• Build complete project costs including materials, manufacturing, tooling, packaging, logistics, overhead, labor, supplier costs, and margins.
• Develop RFQs and solicit quotations from qualified domestic and international suppliers; evaluate quotes for cost, quality, capability, capacity and schedule.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Project Management, and Production to define project specs and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor market costs and travel to supplier locations as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD drawings

Job description

DCI Marketing, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a seasoned Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for outsourced retail displays and fixtures.

You’ll partner with Sales, Design, Project Management, Production, and suppliers to define requirements, build RFQs, and optimize sourcing and margins. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in estimating or sourcing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and experience reading engineering drawings.