Job Summary:
The Quoting Manager is the key position responsible for the smooth operation of the Quoting department that executes the entire process of RFQ to Quote with an aim to continuously improve the company’s profitability, service level, and new business win rate. Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and the protection/enhancement of margin. Heavy cross-functional interaction and leadership with daily contact among Sales, Purchasing/Sourcing, Engineering, and Plant teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Run the entire RFQ and PN pricing revision process.
- Process customer RFQs with respect to specifications ensuring the quote is technically compatible, competitive and meets needs as stated by the customer and sales account leadership.
- Create quality and accurate quotes in a timely manner. Create (documented) workarounds as needed.
- Develop, maintain and oversee the quoting knowledge base and history including Win-Loss information and other reporting utilizing the company’s software tools.
- Supervise and manage quoting department staff, which includes setting goals, developing processes and providing guidance and constructive performance assessment.
- Develop cost & price models as needed.
- Lead the organization to understand margin discrepancies, improvement opportunities, and margin improvement options for both NBOs and awarded/implemented projects.
- Lead and direct pricing strategy formulation for team to take necessary pricing actions to enhance profitability, ensuring integrity and accuracy in all pricing matters.
- Will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
- Ten years of experience in data analysis functions within the wire harness & cable assembly industry
- Experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting industry specifications.
- Solid understanding of quoting process, methodologies, and data analyzing tools.
- Demonstrated team leadership experience from remote.
- Strong interactive problem solving, project management, decision-making and team facilitating skills.
- Possess a solid knowledge of spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical tools.
- Fluent in both English & Spanish.