Cost Estimator

The Cost Estimator is responsible for analyzing job specifications and accurately estimating the costs involved in printing and related production processes. The position prepares standard costing and flats layout sheets for job orders based on specifications provided by the Sales Support team.

The role works closely with different departments to determine material costs, outsourced processes, and production requirements, ensuring that costing proposals are accurate, economical, and aligned with established processes and quality standards. The Cost Estimator also prepares monthly Gross Profit Margin reports and maintains organized costing and layout records for easy retrieval.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review job costing sheets submitted by the Sales Support team.
• Analyze job specifications and determine the most economical printing layout.
• Prepare accurate standard costs and final flats layout sheets for every job order.
• Coordinate with concerned departments regarding material costs, outsourced processes, and job output requirements.
• Review relevant job specifications and production information to ensure accurate cost computation.
• Submit completed job costing sheets to the Cost Estimating Supervisor for review and approval.
• Prepare and summarize monthly Gross Profit Margin reports.
• Maintain an organized and systematic filing system for flats layout sheets, costing documents, and other related records.
• Ensure that costing calculations and supporting information are complete and accurate before submission.
• Identify and resolve costing-related issues through proper analysis and coordination with concerned departments.
• Recommend ways to improve costing processes and departmental systems to make operations more efficient.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, procedures, and applicable quality management requirements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field.
• At least 2year of experience in cost computation and analysis.
• Knowledge of printing processes and production workflow is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Able to analyze relevant information and prepare accurate costing proposals.
• Able to coordinate effectively with different departments.
• Organized, dependable, and capable of meeting deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Cost Estimation & Analysis
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability for Results
• Process Improvement & Innovation
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Time Management
• Quality Orientation

Role Impact

Accuracy is critical in this position. Failure to properly analyze job specifications or accurately estimate costs may result in erroneous costing and negative impact on company profitability. Failure to follow established processes may also result in non-conformity with quality standards.