General Dynamics

Material Estimating Cost Specialist

General Dynamics$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Material Management preferred; other relevant degrees considered.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a related role.
  • Proficient in using Oracle and associated ERP systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with macro and PowerBI experience desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact from Material Estimating to Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  • Draft and maintain buyer directions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Create and track quote matrices to communicate status updates effectively.
  • Coordinate with SCM managers on the status of quotes and maintain relevant documentation.
  • Collect and analyze COPD data, assisting in audit preparations.
  • Retrieve and analyze data from Oracle ERP and related estimating software.
  • Update standard work instructions to reflect any process changes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules specific to the site.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance.
  • Employee development and training opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • On-site amenities to enhance workplace experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

Our Finance Team in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an experienced Material Estimating Cost Specialist to join our team. In this role you will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material from GDLS' historical material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals. In compliance with Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulations (FARs/DARs) and GDLS business unit and corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

  • Primary contact from Material Estimating to SCM
      • Draft and Maintain buyer directions
      • Create quote matrix and track quote status
      • Update SCM managers on quote status
      • COPD Collection (FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and Assist Audit Coordination)
      • Certification Sweeps
      • Maintain several tables, reports and lists
      • Present Semi-annual training with SCM
      • Prepare advance funding requests
  • Work with all material estimators
    • Preparation for quoting events
    • Provide quote matrix to estimators
    • Provide FAR Cost Analysis Matrix and collect COPD as required
    • Prepare quote matrix based on BOM received
  • Other
    • Data retrieval from Oracle ERP, Cognos or ProPricer (Estimating Software) and analyzing data via Excel.
    • Update any process changes into the standard work instructions


Qualifications Sought

  • Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
  • 5 to 7 years in a related role.
  • Ability to use Oracle system & associated ERP systems.
  • Strong communication (oral & written) and organization skills.
  • Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
  • Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Software applications (Excel advanced), including ability to work with large datasets and manipulate them with excel. PowerBI and macro experience would be helpful


Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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