Manufacturing Quotation Specialist

Arch-Cutting-Tools-1; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH Cutting Tools – Flushing is seeking a quotation specialist responsible for preparing, communicating and tracking all quoting activities both internally and externally.

You will respond to RFQs, collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Supply Chain to gather information, prepare documents for Review, retrieve outside quotes, and manage the quote lifecycle from entry to customer communication. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP is required, with 4+ years in manufacturing quoting roles.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Engineering or other relevant field (or a combination of education and relevant work experience)
• 4+ years’ experience working in similar position at manufacturing company
• Previous machining or relevant technical experience
• Previous experience in customer interfacing position

Responsibilities

• Respond to RFQ’s in a timely manner
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering and Supply Chain to gather information needed to quote jobs
• Prepare documents needed for Quote Review
• Retrieve outside sourcing quotes as needed for Quote Review
• Schedule Quote Review with senior management and follow up as needed
• Complete Quote Entry and communication of final quote to customer prior to deadline
• Maintain database of quotes
• Track jobs won/lost and report to Management on a regular basis
• Trend jobs won/lost to improve accuracy of quoting process
• Communicate new jobs/customers to company keeping all informed
• Understand external market trends and use data when quoting
• Understand internal financial resource and use data when quoting

Skills

Professional writing

Verbal communication

Math reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Engineering or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

ARCH Cutting Tools – Flushing is seeking a quotation specialist responsible for preparing, communicating and tracking all quoting activities both internally and externally.

You will respond to RFQs, collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Supply Chain to gather information, prepare documents for Review, retrieve outside quotes, and manage the quote lifecycle from entry to customer communication. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP is required, with 4+ years in manufacturing quoting roles.