Quoting Analyst

American Consolidated Industries, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Consolidated Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quoting Specialist to prepare timely, accurate quotations and provide cost analyses in collaboration with Sales, Purchasing and Finance.

The role supports pricing decisions through robust data and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or analytics, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with SQL, and the ability to develop analytical tools to guide commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics or other related field.
• Industry knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M culture.
• Prepares timely and accurate customer quotations.
• Collaborates with the Purchasing team to establish accurate material costs and sourcing information.
• Creates and maintains customer quotations within the ERP system, including accurate quote win/loss tracking and loss reasons.
• Develops and maintains SQL or Excel based analytical tools to guide commercial decision making.
• Analyzes quoting performance, including win/loss rates by item, pricing trends, and product competitiveness.
• Effectively communicates quoting details to commercial and executive team members and offers input on commercial strategy.
• Possesses an understanding of ACI’s manufacturing capabilities and associated cost structures.
• Analyzes quoting trends to identify competitive strengths, weaknesses and commercial areas of growth.
• Investigates irregular pricing results, quoting discrepancies and incomplete customer requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to improve quoting procedures, tools and efficiency.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Quoting Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate preparation of quotations and the development of quote specific commercial analysis. Working with Sales, Purchasing and Finance, this position supports pricing decisions through accurate cost structures and analysis of quoting performance. This role is expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills, initiative, and an ability to effectively communicate information cross-functionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M culture.
• Prepares timely and accurate customer quotations
• Collaborates with the Purchasing team to establish accurate material costs and sourcing information
• Creates and maintains customer quotations within the ERP system, including accurate quote win/loss tracking and loss reasons
• Develops and maintains SQL or Excel based analytical tools to guide commercial decision making
• Analyzes quoting performance, including win/loss rates by item, pricing trends, and product competitiveness
• Effectively communicates quoting details to commercial and executive team members and offers input on commercial strategy
• Possesses an understanding of ACI’s manufacturing capabilities and associated cost structures
• Analyzes quoting trends to identify competitive strengths, weaknesses and commercial areas of growth
• Investigates irregular pricing results, quoting discrepancies and incomplete customer requirements
• Identifies opportunities to improve quoting procedures, tools and efficiency
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no direct reports, the position will assist team members in various areas of the business, serve on committees and special teams, and perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced Excel proficiency or demonstrated ability to develop it quickly
• Prior experience with SQL is preferred
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to interpret complex information
• Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to independently research unfamiliar topics.
• Ability to articulate analytical findings across departments
• Adaptability, coachability, and a demonstrated desire to continuously grow their skill set
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining responsiveness and quality

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics or other related field.
• Industry knowledge and experience, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The team member frequently is required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.