Company Overview
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is a subsidiary of
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting
$2.5B in annual revenue and
8,500 team members in
2025. The eight operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit www.jbpoindexter.com
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is the captive shared services unit of the
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. The company, wholly owned by J. B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. & is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.
Position Summary
A Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Senior Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division. The Estimator will assist in the sales process through the accurate and expeditious specifying and pricing of product to enable the production of safe, profitable, and high-quality work trucks. The Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders. RTE Estimators work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.
Position Responsibilities
- Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, sell price and lead time for each opportunity.
- Research previously build data including actual material, labor, work interruption reports and customer feedback in the creation of quotations.
- Investigate options for each specification using supplier catalogs, websites, and other sources to verify the cost and lead-time in the quote.
- Utilize the preferred supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers directly for price concessions on larger opportunities.
- Assist the sales department with technical inquiries to facilitate an accurate design for our customers.
- Communicate directly with customers when required to clarify specifications or explain exceptions to their request.
- Create a complete bill of material including documented labor hours that ensures an accurate total estimated cost for the job.
- Develop working relationships with Purchasing and Engineering and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material.
- Complete quotes in a timely manner, continually updating the system and the sales representative if delays are anticipated.
- Become adept at all systems required to perform the tasks.
- Maintain current price and specification data for all key suppliers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Financial Responsibility
- No cost center responsibility; no profit & loss responsibility
Education
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related
Experience
- 8-12 years of experience in product estimating, purchasing, or a related field.
- Engineering, drafting, or operations experience in truck equipment is preferred.
- Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred.
Certification /License
Skills And Abilities
- Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and understand truck specifications and engineering drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a busy environment with urgent deadlines.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Environment
- Professional office environment
- Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use
Code Of Ethics
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited, requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. This position shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. JBPCO critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. This position is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.
