Costing & Estimation

Industry: Printing & Packaging
Department: Production / Commercial
Location: Sector - 16 Bahadurgarh
Experience: 3–6 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Costing & Estimation Executive with strong knowledge of the printing and packaging industry. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, pricing, and quotations for printing and packaging jobs while ensuring profitability and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare job-wise cost estimates for printing and packaging products such as cartons, labels, flexible packaging, leaflets, brochures, and other commercial print items.
• Analyze raw material costs including paper/board, ink, plates, chemicals, lamination, foils, adhesives, and consumables.
• Calculate machine costs, including setup time, running cost, wastage, power consumption, and depreciation.
• Estimate pre-press, press, and post-press operations such as CTP, printing, lamination, UV, varnish, die-cutting, folding, gluing, and binding.
• Coordinate with sales, production, purchase, and planning teams to collect accurate job specifications.
• Prepare competitive quotations and pricing proposals while maintaining profit margins.
• Maintain and update costing sheets, MIS reports, and rate cards.
• Monitor actual cost vs estimated cost and analyze variances.
• Support negotiation with vendors and customers from a costing perspective.
• Ensure compliance with company pricing policies and approval processes.
• Assist management in cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of printing processes (Offset / Flexo / Gravure / Digital).
• Good understanding of packaging materials and structures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, cost sheets, analysis).
• Ability to interpret job cards, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Printing Technology, Packaging Technology, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in printing & packaging costing/estimation is mandatory.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in carton, label, flexible packaging, or commercial printing units.
• Exposure to ERP systems or costing software will be an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person