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Build and maintain cost models, forecasts, and ROI analyses.
Support customer quotations and validate packaging cost assumptions.
Audit actual costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate packaging suppliers, 3PLs, and packaging fleet activities.
Plan container availability and packaging strategies for new launches and production.
Manage packaging master data, budgets, and change documentation.
Support ECNs, production ramp-ups, and customer reimbursement activities.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and database/reporting tools.
Experience supporting manufacturing or automotive product launches preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel 5-20%.Spanish/English bilingual is a
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Packaging Senior Specialist - Budget Coordinator (ATC)
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What they do
A Packager consolidates and packages goods for safe and efficient storage and transport. Works at a factory or at a trade or transportation facility.
$37,758 / year median in Michigan
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Cost Estimator -PackagingLocation:
Auburn Hills, MIHire Type:
Direct HireShift:
Monday-Friday (Day Shift)Compensation:
$80-95kOverview:
Our client is seeking a Packaging Cost Estimator to support new product launches by developing accurate packaging cost estimates, managing packaging budgets, and coordinating returnable and expendable packaging strategies. This role partners closely with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Suppliers, and Manufacturing teams to ensure packaging costs, availability, and logistics are aligned with customer requirements and business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, financial modeling experience, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost-effective packaging solutions that support successful product launches and ongoing production.Job Duties:
Develop packaging cost estimates and budgets for new product launches.Build and maintain cost models, forecasts, and ROI analyses.
Support customer quotations and validate packaging cost assumptions.
Audit actual costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate packaging suppliers, 3PLs, and packaging fleet activities.
Plan container availability and packaging strategies for new launches and production.
Manage packaging master data, budgets, and change documentation.
Support ECNs, production ramp-ups, and customer reimbursement activities.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).6+ years of experience in packaging, cost estimating, supply chain, logistics, or program management.Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and database/reporting tools.
Experience supporting manufacturing or automotive product launches preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel 5-20%.Spanish/English bilingual is a