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Mill Steel Company lists this Quoting Analyst opportunity in city of grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan Mill Steel Company is a team of over 400 employees with a commitment to high-quality service. We are a unified, motivated, and empowered market driven company with a single focus to be the best. Our mission is simple, expand our operations into new territories, enhance relationships with our customers and suppliers, provide the best value available in the market, increase market share in key customer industries, develop innovative responses to customer needs, and continue to foster an environment of team involvement and empowerment.
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The Quoting Analyst is responsible for supporting the quoting and pricing process for Mill Steel's contractual carbon business. Reporting to the Quoting Manager, this role serves as a central resource for quote preparation, pricing analysis, and customer opportunity support across multiple product categories, including hot rolled, cold rolled, and coated steel.
The Quoting Analyst partners with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Product Management to develop competitive pricing recommendations that align with company objectives and customer requirements. This position utilizes market data, CRM tools, and internal business systems to support timely and accurate quote development while ensuring compliance with company processes and pricing guidelines.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and interested in developing expertise in market pricing, commercial analysis, and process improvement within the steel industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Quote Management & Pricing Support
Facilitate and support daily quoting activities for the contractual carbon business
Prepare pricing recommendations and quote packages for review and approval
Serve as a primary point of contact for pricing requests from the Sales team
Review customer quote opportunities for completeness and accuracy
Ensure quotes are processed accurately and within established response timelines
Follow up on open quote opportunities and support Sales with quote status updates
Market Analysis
Monitor commodity indexes, market pricing trends, and supply chain cost changes that may impact customer pricing
Develop an understanding of customer industries, applications, and market conditions
Support pricing decisions through research and analysis of market conditions, customer requirements, and business objectives
Assist in maintaining competitive market awareness by monitoring industry and pricing trends
CRM & Data Management
Maintain and update CRM records to ensure customer, quote, and opportunity information remains accurate and current
Ensure all quote activity is appropriately documented and follows company policies and procedures
Assist in developing reports and maintaining data used to support quoting and commercial decision-making
Maintain customer pricing records and supporting documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Product Management to support pricing and quoting decisions
Participate in quote review discussions and provide analysis to support business decisions
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding quote status, pricing considerations, and customer requirements
Support customer program launches
Performance Analysis & Process Improvement
Analyze awarded business and post-sale performance against quoted assumptions
Identify and communicate pricing, application, or execution gaps to management
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve quoting processes, reporting, and data quality
Support initiatives to automate routine quoting activities and enhance CRM capabilities
Participate in projects focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer responsiveness
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Marketing, or a related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in quoting, pricing, sales support, purchasing, analytics, customer service, or a related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
Experience working with CRM systems or business reporting tools
Exposure to manufacturing, metals, distribution, or industrial markets
Knowledge of data analysis, reporting, or process improvement methodologies
Interest in automation, business intelligence, and technology-enabled process improvements
What we offer:
Team oriented environment
Pet friendly environment
Hands on business experience
Awarded “National Best & Brightest Companies To Work For” 10 consecutive years running (2010 – 2020)
Awarded “National Best & Brightest Elite Winner”
2010 – Elite Winner in Recognition & Retention
2016 – Elite Winner in Community Initiatives
2017 – Elite Winner in Recruitment, Selection & New Employee Orientation
2020 – Elite Winner in Communication & Shared Vision
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Worksite address
city of grand rapids, MI, 49528, US
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