Estimator

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Identifies materials and process requirements based off 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 as needed to answer technical questions regarding projects Update customer estimates as needed based on new customer information. Produce accurate estimates using company systems Develops/collects product specifications from SAP ERP system for estimation validations Participate in 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 Supports other production needs upon request (e.g., flex labor needs) Recommends and takes ownership for process improvements Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Print knowledge and print estimation experience in a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, Excel a must
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, communication and logic skills are required
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of offset and digital print material requirements planning for a broad group of products is a plus
• Proficiency in SAP and Manufacturing Estimation systems preferred.
• Experience with EPS iQuote a plus.
• Desire to learn new techniques and software system.

Responsibilities

• Identifies materials and process requirements based off 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 as needed to answer technical questions regarding projects
• Update customer estimates as needed based on new customer information.
• Produce accurate estimates using company systems
• Develops/collects product specifications from SAP ERP system for estimation validations
• Participate in 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
• Supports other production needs upon request (e.g., flex labor needs)
• Recommends and takes ownership for process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees