Quoting Analyst (Stainless & Aluminum)
Grand Rapids, MI or Cleveland, OH
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan Mill Steel Company is a team of over 400 employees with a commitment to high-quality service. We are a unified, motivated, and empowered market driven company with a single focus to be the best. Our mission is simple, expand our operations into new territories, enhance relationships with our customers and suppliers, provide the best value available in the market, increase market share in key customer industries, develop innovative responses to customer needs, and continue to foster an environment of team involvement and empowerment.
As a Quoting Analyst, you will be responsible for managing the quoting process, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing, and providing timely and effective support to sales and operational teams. The Quoting Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and generate quotes that align with customer needs and business objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate, timely, and competitive quotes based on customer requirements, product specifications, and pricing models
- Analyze pricing data, cost structures, and market trends to ensure that quotes are competitive and profitable
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and provide customized quotes
- Ensure that all quotes are documented and comply with company policies and procedures
- Maintain and update CRM, ensuring all relevant information is accurate and up to date.
- Work closely with various teams, such as sales, procurement, and finance, to obtain necessary data and ensure consistency in the quoting process
- Identify areas for process improvements and recommend ways to streamline the quoting process
- Work closely with business line leaders to analyze margin performance and pinpoint opportunities for improvement within the fulfillment process.
- Facilitate regular market and industry discussions with executives and business line leaders
- Asist sales and marketing in lead generation discovery
Qualifications:
- Preferred bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
- Preferred experience in quoting, pricing analysis, or similar role
- Professional experience or familiarity with stainless steel and aluminum
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines
- Proficient in CRM software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
- Experience with Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations business systems
- Familiarity with industry-specific pricing structures and trends
What we offer:
- Team oriented environment
- Pet friendly office
- Hands on business experience
- Awarded "National Best & Brightest Companies To Work For" 10 consecutive years running (2010 - 2020)
- Awarded "National Best & Brightest Elite Winner"
- 2010 - Elite Winner in Recognition & Retention
- 2016 - Elite Winner in Community Initiatives
- 2017 - Elite Winner in Recruitment, Selection & New Employee Orientation
- 2020 - Elite Winner in Communication & Shared Vision
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