Quoting Specialist

GWS Tool Group•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Quoting Specialist prepares accurate pricing quotes and builds estimates for special items by gathering information and analyzing material and job costing. The position is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of production processes. The specialist establishes designs and quotes for standard, modified-standard, and custom tools; works with customers and sales representatives to identify suitable tool types; and gathers manufacturing and engineering information to assess production feasibility and prepare accurate quotations. The role also communicates with customers about quotations, applications, and design engineering, and assists inside sales with order processing and customer communications during periods of excessive workload. Additional responsibilities include requesting material quotes, scheduling production materials, evaluating supply quality and timeliness, monitoring material flow for shortages or bottlenecks, preparing production reports, and complying with applicable legal, industry, environmental, health, safety, and ISO requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer and software skills.
Manufacturing experience.
Engineering experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent prospecting and customer service skills.
Strong reasoning ability to overcome objections and complete the sales process.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to foster and maintain customer relationships.
AutoCAD and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of quoting experience.
Five or more years in manufacturing, engineering, or a related role, preferably in aerospace.

Responsibilities

Establish tool designs and prepare quotes for standard, modified-standard, and custom tools.
Collect information from customers and sales representatives to help select tool types.
Gather manufacturing and engineering data to evaluate production feasibility and provide accurate customer quotations.
Communicate with customers regarding quotations, applications, and design engineering.
Assist inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during periods of excessive workload.
Request material quotes when needed.
Schedule production materials to support optimal production levels.
Evaluate supplies for quality and timeliness.
Monitor material supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks.
Produce reports based on production findings and performance.
Comply with local laws, industry standards, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, and relevant ISO certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.