Admin, Sales

Magna International • Carrollton, GA

19d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development of complex and unique cost estimates with supporting rationale for presentation to management and our customers. The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years related cost estimation/sales administration experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong customer service orientation.
• Experience with developing presentations for customers and management.
• Must be able to use the telephone and computer without assistance.
• Must be able to work under strict deadlines and communicate deadlines to others.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple large projects while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to travel, as the position requires.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Knowledge of injection molding, painting, and assembly in the automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex and unique cost estimates with supporting rationale for presentation to management and customers.
• Exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.
• Direct and follow Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures that provide for a safe and healthful workplace for all Decostar Industries employees, contractors and visitors.
• Exemplify the Charter principle for a safe and healthful workplace by correcting unsafe behaviors, eliminate or reduce the possibility of an employee injury due to hazardous conditions.
• Immediately respond, in a positive and proactive manner to any Decostar employee’s health and safety concern or suggestion.
• Immediately report any accidents, incidents or near misses to the Safety Department and complete the required Accident Reporting Forms within 24 hours.
• Complete all required safety-related inspections.
• Ensure all employees, under your guidance, have received all required training to perform their job safely.
• Interface with customers, management, and staff to insure that the customer’s needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review customer work statements and other proposal data to specify and coordinate proposal input from other departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, etc) within the organization.
• Provide full administrative support including coordinating, scheduling, preparing, and reporting on quote reviews.
• Collect, organize, and analyze all proposal input from pertinent departments.
• Prepare cost estimates using Bills of Material, sketches, and verbal descriptions / customer specifications including engineering design analysis.
• Research and analyze data from previous business awards to evaluate and adjust current estimates.
• Develop functional estimates for specific labor tasks and material requirements.
• Insert proposal details into the required customer quotation response format(s) ensuring 100% accuracy of calculations, appropriateness, and completeness of content.
• Maintain analysis of estimated versus actual costs.
• Initiate and coordinate the process of review and development of quote capital requirements with the required departments.
• Input contract pricing information in Decostar’s data management system.
• Assist in development and improvement of manufacturing processes including value engineering.
• Support management reviews, customer audits, and proposal negotiations.
• Maintain control of all contractual documents, including specifications, contracts, proposals, and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of NAFTA/AALA/CO certification for customers.
• Assist in updating and maintaining customer electronic change request management system and electronic tool location tracking.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data transacted in the daily performance of this position’s responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level