Estimator

Job Details Location: CA 29010 Commerce Office - Valencia, CA 91355 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Job Category: Sales The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and data‑driven pricing solutions for new and prospective clients within a third‑party logistics (3PL) environment. This role plays a critical part in supporting business growth by analyzing cost structures, operational requirements, and client needs to build comprehensive pricing models. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills and a solid foundation in estimation. Essential Job Functions Develop detailed pricing estimates and proposals for new client opportunities, including warehousing, transportation, and value‑added services. Build and maintain Excel‑based pricing models to support accurate and scalable cost calculations. Analyze labor, storage, transportation, and operational cost drivers to ensure profitable pricing strategies. Partner with sales, operations, shipping/logistics and finance teams to gather data inputs and validate assumptions. Review client RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and translate requirements into structured pricing models. Conduct margin analysis and identify risks and opportunities within proposed pricing. Update and refine pricing tools, templates, and methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy. Support contract renewals and re‑pricing efforts for existing clients as needed. Ensure all estimates align with company financial goals and operational capabilities. Maintain documentation of assumptions, pricing logic, and supporting data. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 1–2 years of experience in an Estimator role, preferably within logistics, supply chain, or a related industry. Experience supporting pricing, quoting, or cost analysis processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, nested formulas, lookups such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and basic modeling). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets. Experience building pricing or cost models. Familiarity with logistics or supply chain systems (WMS, TMS) is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr