REPORTING TO THE ESTIMATOR SUPERVISOR
JOB PURPOSE:
Providing the costing and pricing of products for all outgoing quotes and tenders; managing the cost data of products on the ERP system.
JOB FUNCTION:
Manufacturing times and material costs are estimated using the relevant database and sent to sales personnel to be included in the tender before the tender deadline closes
Costs are simulated and frozen on the ERP system after setting up a new item or when an item changes in order to maintain accurate costs on the system 
Variance analysis is conducted when a variance is reported by a relevant stakeholder 
Accurate prices are submitted on time to the sales department 
Liaise with Procurement on supplier and cost issues 
Liaise with relevant departments (sales and production) on costing and sales order issues 
Calculation spreadsheets are updated when new or improved rates are established 
Reports are run as per departmental procedure 
Reports are updated when necessary