Pyrotec PackMedia Estimating Assistant CPT at Pyrotec

Overview

Pyrotec PackMedia develops and manufactures innovative on-pack informational and promotional label and leaflet label solutions that allow our customers to take their product packaging to the next level. Pyrotec PackMedia’s investment in the latest digital printing and finishing machinery as well as litho equipment ensures fast turnaround times and achieves eye-catching, consistent print quality. All the above solutions are designed to optimise packaging space, boost sales, enhance quality, and provide vast potential for cost savings, reduced packaging and increased operational efficiencies for our customers.

Pyrotec is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Estimating Assistant to join our team and help serve our growing market. The ideal candidate will come from a printing background and understand clients’ needs and what processes, materials and labour costs are involved.

In this role, you will be required to assist the Senior Estimator by inputting data to calculate cost estimates as a guide for determining selling prices as well as job-related data and receiving prices from suppliers for estimating costs

Requirements:

•  Previous printing industry experience (beneficial)
•  Understanding of printing processes and materials (beneficial)
•  Intermediate computer skills (compulsory)
• Excellent mathematical skills (compulsory)
• Relevant certificate/diploma (beneficial)

Skills and competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and interest in the printing industry
• Must be results driven
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player and ability to show initiative at all times
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce quality results timeously
• Strong people skills and problem-solving skills
• Good report writing skills (verbal and written)
• Exceptional customer service skills

Duties:

• Review and analyse requests received by customers to prepare and provide quotations, taking into account materials, labour cost, time etc.
• Provide suitable alternatives or suggestions via our sales department to customers based on enquiries with accurate information being supplied for the customer to make an informed decision. Look at multiple ways to execute a job and provide comprehensive quotations to the customer (via our sales department).
• Liaise closely with the Production Team on production capabilities and optimal production processes to meet customers’ requirements.
• Provide quote revisions based on any changes.
• Perform job cost analysis to ensure the pricing offered is competitive and in line with the business standards.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the materials used and look for additional / better suppliers to propose to management for better quality or better pricing.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure turnaround times on quotes are met.
• Ensure that all administration and updating of internal record keeping is in order. All paperwork and relevant supporting documentation to be saved in accordance with easy-to-understand naming conventions and ensure accessible.
• Assist with internal job processing where necessary.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management including three-monthly stock valuations.