Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist to prepare accurate quotes for laminated sheet products. Most requests include 5 to 10 product configurations, each with 4 to 5 components to identify and cost.
This role reviews customer requests, confirms material and labor costs, obtains vendor pricing when needed, and prepares clear customer estimates. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate with numbers, comfortable with spreadsheets, and able to clarify specifications with vendors and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Review customer quote requests, project plans and product configurations.
- Look up stock material and labor costs.
· Interpret custom material specifications and request vendor quotes when needed.
- Compare and organize vendor pricing.
- Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information.
- Coordinate with sales, production, purchasing, and vendors on scope, materials, lead times, and pricing.
- Prepare accurate customer quotes with clear assumptions and supporting details.
· Maintain estimate records, vendor pricing, quote history, and spreadsheet inputs.
- Help improve quoting accuracy, consistency, and speed.
Qualifications
- Experience in estimating, quoting, purchasing, or project coordination preferred.
- Strong spreadsheet skills, especially Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
- Comfortable working with product configurations, material lists, pricing tables, and vendor quotes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Ability to interpret written product specifications and ask clarifying questions.
- Clear communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
- Experience with wood products, veneer, laminate, sheet goods, cabinetry, millwork, furniture, manufacturing, or building materials is a strong plus.
- Ability to manage multiple quote requests and deadlines.
Ideal Candidate
- Careful, organized, and dependable.
- Comfortable with repetitive pricing work while catching unusual details.
- Good at spotting missing information before it causes quoting or production issues.
- Practical and curious enough to learn material differences, veneer terminology, and our pricing process.
- Able to balance speed, accuracy, and follow-up.
- Eager to learn different areas of the business.
- Basic familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, construction, or shipping is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive wage based on experience and ability.
- Benefits package including retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Application Process
- Interested candidates should submit a resume highlighting relevant experience.
Note
This job description summarizes the general scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. Management may modify duties or job descriptions to meet business needs.
We, The Experts
Architectural Panel Products Industries (APPI), founded in 1991, is a well-positioned, custom manufacturer of pre-finished and unfinished, high-quality wood veneer panels. Our leading products incorporate both domestic and exotic wood veneers from around the globe, delivering the versatile range of styles needed for a successful project.
The combination of our experienced artisans, internal pre-finishing capabilities, industrial woodworking machinery, and drive to exceed expectations set us apart from other manufacturers. We will customize every detail of production to meet our customer’s individual needs for the physical dimension, performance, and aesthetic of the products. Our extensive procurement network and efficient manufacturing process allow APPI to meet design expectations at competitive prices.
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