Quotation Analyst - Business Operations

Description

Job Summary:

creative werks (CW) partners with Top 100 food brands to bring their products to market through our design, co-packing and manufacturing services. Sitting the Operational Excellence Department, The Quotation Analyst will focus on the Operational Inputs related to the New Item Quote Router process serving as a liaison between Client Services, Design R&D, Finance, Operations and Sales. This individual will utilize data-driven insights to evaluate client and SKU-level performance improvements, develop competitive and profitable quotes for new business opportunities, solve operational challenges and recommend strategic changes to enhance operation efficiencies and profitability. 

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Prepare timely, accurate, and detailed quotations by evaluating customer requirements, production capabilities, and historical data
• Act as a key liaison between Sales, Design, Client Services, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure alignment throughout the quotation process
• Recommend production line assignments based on equipment capabilities, allergen considerations, tooling constraints, and project specifications
• Become familiar with creative werks’ production lines and equipment to understand capabilities to propose Crew Sizes & Production Rates for inputs to the new business quotation process 
• Direct the Sales, Design, Client Services team on which production line a new request can/should run on, based on capabilities, allergen constraints and other determining factors 
• Lead implementation initiatives that can identify, validate and recommend process improvements that enhance quoting accuracy against existing business routers, performance and collaboration
• Foster an understanding of tooling requirements measurements, functionality and assist with inputs for annual budget process in collaboration with Plant Managers and Finance
• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications along with advanced Excel capabilities
• Demonstrated abilities using data analysis and statistical tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, SAS and/or SQL 
• Demonstrated ability in thinking strategically, analytically and collaboratively with curiosity at heart
• Adept at business partnering and working with cross functional teams, building meaningful business relationships along the way
• Exceptional presentation, written and verbal skills - able to interact effectively with all levels of the business, senior leadership and stakeholders that can pick up context quickly, navigate ambiguity and get to the heart of the solution
• Self-starter, persistent and comfortable working autonomously and with teams to move business and team initiatives forward 

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or similar discipline
• 1-3 years of relevant industry experience focused on business and data analytics, finance, operations planning and/or pricing
• Minimum 1 year of experience leveraging an ERP system such as Dynamics 365, Epicor, HubSpot, IFS, Oracle, Sage, SAP, Syteline or other related platform
• Understanding of Packaging Lines, Crew Size Planning and Throughput Rates a plus 

Working Conditions:

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees

Physical Requirements:

• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits of Werking for CW:

• Fun, creative, and inviting atmosphere – plus the perk of working with cool food brands!
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401K and company match
• Hybrid work eligible after 90 days/onboarding complete (max 2 days per week)
• Paid Time Off
• On-site gym 
• Audible Subscription 
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

The approved annualized base compensation range for this role is established at $60,000 - $75,000, Final offer amounts will be determined based on candidate skills, qualifications, experience and domain expertise.