Senior Quotation Specialist at Weatherford in Huntsville, Texas

Job Description:

The Senior Quotation Specialist can be located in Houston or Huntsville, TX is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely quotations are provided to various departments and stakeholders, supporting our commitment to excellence in customer service and internal operations. Also responsible for communicating lead time delivery based on input from Planning and Procurement Areas.

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises
• Analyze production data and use it to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify solutions to ensure efficient production.
• Develop and implement best practices in advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, automation, and digital technologies.
• Collaborate with department heads and team leads to gather the necessary information and pricing data for quotations.
• Assist in analyzing product/service costs, market conditions, and competitive factors to determine pricing strategies.

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS


Quotation execution:

• Perform a should-cost analysis to estimate the fair cost of materials, components, and manufacturing processes, including detailed routings for machining.
• Support source negotiations by conducting deep dives on the costs and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized internal quotation process to ensure efficiency and consistency, including creating and maintaining product cost models that accurately reflect data.
• Prepare the final costed BOM, with detailed costing, including comparing different suppliers, new process when applicable, and strategy.
• When necessary, request quotes from suppliers to obtain equipment prices, setting the best MOQ/ACQ and costs.
• When necessary, propose and/or implement applications that will improve quote accuracy and speed.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain a well-organized database of internal quotations, pricing models, and historical data.
• Ensure all quotations are accurately documented and archived for reference and audit purposes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with production teams, engineering, internal and external suppliers, to optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Work closely with various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Development, to provide timely and accurate quotations that align with business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between departments to address any discrepancies or special requests related to quotations.
• Hand over the quotation to MFG, explaining the pricing, strategy, and supplier selection.

Quality Control:

• Do a systematic review of the quotes before submitting them to avoid errors.
• Perform handover to manufacturing to explain assumptions and criteria used on the quote to minimize variance.

Use Quotes Data to Support Forecasting and Demand Planning:

• Leverage historical quotation data and pricing trends to support forecasting and demand planning efforts.
• Collaborate with the demand planning team to provide insights that contribute to accurate inventory management and production planning.

Training and Development:

• Provide training and guidance to new team members involved in the quotation process to ensure adherence to best practices and standard procedures.

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engage employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• 5+ years of experience in cost estimation, costed BOM (Bill of Materials)
• High school diploma or equivalent experience, preferable in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Knowledge of software development (MSFT PowerApps, .NET, HTML, etc)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• Ability to create cost models that capture accurate information.
• Ability to develop and interpret complex reports from complex data sources.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and provide insight on pricing strategies.
• Budgeting and cost control methods
• Cost estimating techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Procurement and supply chain techniques
• Proficiency with JDE, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or other ERP/CRM software systems.
• Solid understanding of the manufacturing process, materials, and technology

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of PowerBI and database manipulation

Travel Requirement:

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: < 10%


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