Estimator -- Manufacturing Client Services

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

390d

About The Position

The Estimator role in the Manufacturing Client Services department at Thomson Reuters involves supporting the printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. The position is responsible for identifying materials and process requirements based on customer specifications, computing production costs, and providing estimates to the Business Development and Commercial Print Account Manager teams. The Estimator will also participate in multi-departmental meetings, communicate with the Sourcing Team, and update customer estimates as needed, all while fostering relationships with internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Print knowledge and print estimation experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of offset and digital print material requirements planning for a broad group of products is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, communication, and logic skills are required.
• Proficiency in SAP and Manufacturing Estimation systems preferred.
• Experience with EPS iQuote is a plus.
• Desire to learn new techniques and software systems.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field of print estimation.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Identify materials and process requirements based on customer specifications.
• Compute production costs and supply completed estimates to Business Development and Commercial Print Account Manager teams.
• Participate in multi-departmental non-standard meetings to obtain additional information and recommend alternatives for customer estimates.
• Communicate with Sourcing Team for material and services requests.
• Work with production supervisors to answer technical questions regarding projects.
• Update customer estimates based on new customer information.
• Produce accurate estimates using company systems.
• Develop and collect product specifications from SAP ERP system for estimation validations.
• Participate in a collaborative culture to streamline processes and standardize when possible.
• Proactively build relationships with internal and external customers to provide backup support to Account Managers.
• Lead tours of the manufacturing facility and train other guides when needed.
• Support other production needs upon request (e.g., flex labor needs).
• Recommend and take ownership for process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage effective day one.
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days.
• Uniform and laundry service.
• 401(K) plan with company contributions.
• On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, tuition reimbursement.
• Social events & activities, 2 paid volunteer workdays a year, gym reimbursement, cell phone discounts.
• Company-wide Mental Health Days Off; Headspace app subscription; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees