Planner & Estimator at FLSmidth

Role Purpose:

• Support the Service Centre with estimations, planning, coordination and successful execution of new spare parts, assemblies, components or equipment for local manufacture.

Your responsibilities

• Extracting components and quantities from drawings and providing a total preliminary cost for manufacturing or refurbishment.
• Compiling and / or verification of bill of quantities.
• Determine in and outsourcing requirements.
• Setting up and completing of costing sheets and evaluation sheets.
• Ensure that cost estimates are accurate and in line with the Scope of Work.
• Preparing vendor enquires and adjudication / verification of offers in order to incorporate customer and design specifications.
• Setting up and maintaining filing system for estimations.
• Liaising with stakeholders from various departments (Spares, Project Managers, Engineering) regarding technical specifications, requirements and progress on a day-to-day basis.
• Query design drawing information for lower cost alternatives. (Value engineering)
• Compiling the IFC Packages and timesheets for production execution.
• Expedite supply of raw materials and buy outs.
• Compile high level project plans for long duration projects. (MS Projects)
• Tracking progress and expediting the supply of raw materials and buy outs and informing the relevant department of possible delays.
• Planning and execution using SAP ERP System.
• Handover of completed orders to logistics.
• Processing of lose parts and final close out for production orders.
• Sourcing of new vendors and maintaining good relations with existing suppliers.
• Must be able to independently manage a challenging workload when faced with unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines.

What you bring

• National Diploma in Mechanical engineering / Trade certificate in Fitter & Turner /Turner Machinists.
• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, strong time management skills.
• Ability to establish good connections with a broad range of people and a team player.
• Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be proactive, customer-driven, and motivated.
• Knowledgeable of various parts and assemblies by part number and physical appearance
• Knowledge of ERP-based applications (training will be provided)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Perseverance and an ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines.