Quotation Specialist - St. Louis

Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. has an excellent opportunity for a Quotation Specialist to work at a nationally recognized manufacturer located in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

About Us:
Carr Lane Manufacturing provides a large selection of tooling components, clamps, fixturing and related workholding products for all areas of manufacturing. Based in St. Louis, Missouri USA, we make tooling items for virtually every industry around the globe. Carr Lane Manufacturing delivers consistently high-quality products and is certified ISO 9001-2015.

Job Description:
The Quotation Specialist prepares accurate quotes for pricing and builds estimates for special items by gathering information and analyzing material and job costing.  Possesses strong numerical skills and has an analytical mindset.  Will create job routings and costing using current ERP system (SyteLine) to fabricate parts per Carr Lane Manufacturing or customer drawings.  The Quotation Specialist will report to the Director of Customer Relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Consistently demonstrates superior customer service by combining system knowledge, sales, product and problem-solving skills to exceed customer expectations.
  • Builds estimate, and prices standard and special jobs at a level that keeps our products competitive and maximizes profit. 
  • Works together with multiple departments (i.e., engineering, production, QA, shipping) as needed to ensure accurate quotes and lead times. 
  • Follows up on quotations and modifies quotes as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Some college preferred.
  • BS/BA in engineering, construction science or relevant discipline a plus
  • Having functional competence and a basic understanding of machining or a production environment a plus 
  • Must feel comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment where priorities are continually changing.
  • Familiarity with financial and project management principles
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision within specified time frames
  • Able to identify problems and offer alternative solutions and/or courses of action based on available resources
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal partners and external customers through multiple means such as email and telephone 
  • Ability to multitask to meet deadlines


Carr Lane Manufacturing provides a full range of benefits and a great working environment including:
• 100% Employer paid health premiums for the employee (Tobacco users must first complete a smoking cessation program, paid by Carr Lane Manufacturing, to receive 100% paid.)
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance premiums
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• PTO includes holidays, vacation, sick days, and birthday

 

Pre-employment drug/alcohol screening required.



Carr Lane Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

To apply for this position:

Please send your resume to Human Resources. Thank you for your interest in Carr Lane Manufacturing!