Estimator - Toronto, Canada - Marquis Book

Marquis Book

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Marquis is looking for an

Estimator for our

Scarborough site.

Annual salary:
To be determined according to experience.

Shift:
Day shift, from Monday to Friday, according to office hours.

Job type:
Full-time, permanent, hybrid mode.

As a member of our

Estimating team, the Estimator is responsible for determining the costs involved with producing and selling books using an automated system.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ESTIMATOR:

Process estimates accurately and in a timely fashion including those that cannot be auto priced as well as updates to the job plan;
Confirm and/or adjust quote assumptions and escalate if pricing needs to be reviewed;
Provide solutions and variations from standard assumptions to meet unique customer specifications.
Conduct product research when information is needed to complete the estimate;
Maintain relationships with outside suppliers and stay updated on suppliers' capabilities;
Assist in the development of new and existing estimating assumptions;
Develop training material, tools, and assist in the training of members of other teams;
Collaborate with the team to make recommendations for further systems development;
Participate in the development of new pricing technology.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ESTIMATOR:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in Business Management or a related field;
3+ years of related work experience;
Excellent research, negotiating, and numeracy skills;
Highly analytical and detailoriented with welldeveloped logic, critical thinking, and problemsolving skills;
Knowledge of automated estimating/job planning systems and print processes;
Team Player with the ability to develop relationships and pricing strategies with external suppliers;
Strong verbal and written English communication skills; French language skills an asset;
Proficient in manufacturing databases and MS Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).

ADVANTAGES OF THE ESTIMATOR: