Reporting to Operations Manager, the Estimator is responsible for estimating activities and inventory coordination of the pre-print division.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage pre-print estimates.
• Maintain estimating procedures and policies.
• Keep estimating data and prices up to date in RTS.
• Update and implement price increases as directed
• Review and update freight and shipping costs.
• Work with shipping for inventory accuracy and movement.
• Back up paper purchasing, shipments and planning.
• Update and implement paper grade changes in RTS.
• Work with Customer service to obtain accurate information for estimating.
• Work with Customer Service to manage finished goods inventory at required levels.
• Participate in inventory counts and audits.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Packaging Industry experience required.
• Excellent analytical, interpretive and problem solving skills combined with excellent computer skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read packaging design drawings.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.
• Decision Quality - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.
• Drive for Results - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up after finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.
• Leadership - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviours, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.
• Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to “roll up their sleeves” as necessary.
• Think and Act like an owner - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviours even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don't.

Atlantic Packaging is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues and customers feel valued and supported. We are committed to developing our team to reflect the diversity of our communities in which we live and work and seek applicants with a wide range of abilities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.