Material Estimating Cost Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Competitive pay & incentives

401k Match 6%

9/80 work schedule

Every other Friday off

Professional development

Onsite facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI seeks an experienced Material Estimating Cost Specialist to build costed BOMs from our material cost database for proposals. You will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance with FARs/DARs.

Key responsibilities include creating quote matrices, conducting COPD activities, and using Oracle ERP, Cognos, and ProPricer for data analysis in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management.
• 5 to 7 years in a related role.
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated ERP systems.
• Strong communication (oral & written) and organization skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
• Proficient with Microsoft Software applications (Excel advanced), including ability to work with large datasets and manipulate them with excel. PowerBI and macro experience would be helpful

Responsibilities

• Draft and Maintain buyer directions
• Create quote matrix and track quote status
• Update SCM managers on quote status
• COPD Collection (FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and Assist Audit Coordination)
• Certification Sweeps
• Maintain several tables, reports and lists
• Present Semi-annual training with SCM
• Prepare advance funding requests
• Data retrieval from Oracle ERP, Cognos or ProPricer and analyzing data via Excel
• Update any process changes into the standard work instructions

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel (Advanced)

PowerBI

Macros

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management

Other degrees considered with relevant experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Cognos

ProPricer

Job description

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

What We Offer

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%). Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80.
• The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

About the Role

Our Finance Team in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an experienced Material Estimating Cost Specialist to join our team. In this role you will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material from GDLS' historical material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals. In compliance with Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulations (FARs/DARs) and GDLS business unit and corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Primary contact from Material Estimating to SCM
  • Draft and Maintain buyer directions
  • Create quote matrix and track quote status
  • Update SCM managers on quote status
  • COPD Collection (FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and Assist Audit Coordination)
  • Certification Sweeps
  • Maintain several tables, reports and lists
  • Present Semi-annual training with SCM
  • Prepare advance funding requests
• Work with all material estimators
  • Preparation for quoting events
  • Provide quote matrix to estimators
  • Provide FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and collect COPD as required
  • Prepare quote matrix based on BOM received
• Other
  • Data retrieval from Oracle ERP, Cognos or ProPricer (Estimating Software) and analyzing data via Excel.
  • Update any process changes into the standard work instructions

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• 5 to 7 years in a related role.
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated ERP systems.
• Strong communication (oral & written) and organization skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
• Proficient with Microsoft Software applications (Excel advanced), including ability to work with large datasets and manipulate them with excel. PowerBI and macro experience would be helpful