Strategic Quotation Analyst

Bodycote; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote, the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, seeks a Commercial Analyst in Dallas to prepare quotations for the division’s plants with guidance from the Commercial group. The role collaborates with sales, operations and legal to develop accurate quotations and assists with NDAs, LTAs and other contracts.

Responsibilities include applying costing models, pricing efforts, and quote revisions, while using Salesforce for tracking and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Finance, Sales & Marketing, Metallurgy/Material Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years of quoting, pricing, costing, or business analytics experience.
• Must be capable of interpreting blue prints and specifications.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication for interfacing with top management levels, various plant personnel and sales team.
• Requires computer experience, specifically with Microsoft Office programs. CRM program experience preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of understanding of basic math and algebraic functions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations across the relevant business units (HIP, HT, Surface Technology), under the guidance of the Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Managers, and Senior Commercial Analysts in the team.
• Prepare quotations using a disciplined mathematical model based on established standards of costing, margin expectations, and competitive knowledge.
• Utilize Salesforce for accurate quote tracking, with accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Follows established procedures to develop pricing on various processes for plants, collaborating with Commercial team members, sales, operations, and customer service as required.
• Assist with quote revisions as assigned by Commercial Operations Manager.
• Collaborates with customers and internal stakeholders to analyze and assess pricing, quotes, and business strategy.
• Meaningful metrics are prepared and presented to sales and commercial management on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with customers and internal departments such as quality, customer service, order entry, billing and accounts receivables to resolve issues.
• Promote and practice team work with other team members and corporate staff.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Skills

Quoting

Pricing

Costing

Business analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance or related field (Finance / Sales & Marketing / Metallurgy)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Salesforce

Job description

Bodycote, the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, seeks a Commercial Analyst in Dallas to prepare quotations for the division’s plants with guidance from the Commercial group. The role collaborates with sales, operations and legal to develop accurate quotations and assists with NDAs, LTAs and other contracts.

Responsibilities include applying costing models, pricing efforts, and quote revisions, while using Salesforce for tracking and data accuracy.