Supply Chain Estimator

Supply Chain Estimator

American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet.

The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries.

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Supply Chain Estimator

American Rheinmetall is seeking an analytical and detail‑oriented Supply Chain Estimator to support our commercial and defense programs by developing supply chain strategies for our customer proposal cost estimates. This role is critical to ensuring competitive proposals, compliant pricing, and efficient procurement planning in alignment with government regulations and mission requirements.

• Request and analyze quotes for materials, components, and services across the supply chain as required to build cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, program management, and other cross‑functional departments to gather technical data and sourcing requirements.
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify qualified suppliers, obtain competitive pricing, and build estimates consistent with purchasing sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate with the Small Business Liaison to identify and engage small business suppliers.
• Incorporate complex variables into estimates, including tariffs, foreign exchange rates, market volatility, lead time, capacity constraints, non‑recurring engineering (NRE) costs, and tooling.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Support make‑or‑buy decisions and risk assessments for sourcing strategies.
• Ensure supply chain timelines are incorporated into proposal estimates. Identify and assess risks and communicate potential impacts to support informed decision‑making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for proposals and contract bids as required.
• Develop, maintain and continuously update a comprehensive cost database of historical supplier pricing data and industry benchmarks to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with government acquisition regulations, including small business subcontracting requirements.
• Participate in proposal reviews, audits, and fact‑finding meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present cost data, estimating strategy, and pricing recommendations clearly to senior and executive leadership.
• Develop, refine, and enforce standardized estimating methodologies and tools across the organization to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with Launch Team, Purchasing, and other cross‑functional departments to orchestrate a smooth and accurate post‑award handoff of procurement requirements.
• Manage priorities and deliver results while meeting the standards of both Procurement and Estimating functional leads.

• Quantity of Work:
  The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• Quality of Work:
  The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job:
  Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Attendance/Dependability:
  Punctuality and attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude:
  Willingness and cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence:
  The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Adherence to Policy:
  Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
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