Company Description

GC Aluminum, Inc., headquartered in Burlingame, CA, is a leading full-service aluminum extrusion company with additional sales and service offices in Florida. As one of the largest aluminum extrusion importers in North America, the company is backed by a team with over 75 years of combined industry experience. GC Aluminum takes a customized approach, tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of manufacturing and distribution clients. Offering a range of finishing options and high-precision fabrication capabilities, the company aims to enhance customers' operational efficiency and long-term financial performance.

Position Overview

We are seeking two (2) positions for a Entry Level and Senior Sales Operations Specialist position with minimal to advanced experience in developing and estimating quotes for GC Aluminum. The role will be responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive quotes for aluminum extrusion and related metal products. This role plays a critical part in converting customer inquiries into profitable business by balancing cost accuracy, speed, and strategic pricing. This position works closely with direct and indirect Customers, Sales, Engineering, vendors, and other internal Operations to ensure all quotes are aligned with GC Aluminum’s capabilities, capacity, and margin targets.

Core Responsibilities

Execute RFQ (Request for Quote) and Quote management lifecycle

Review incoming RFQs including drawings, specs, and customer requirements
Prepare detailed quotations on aluminum extrusions/metals such as Fabrication (cutting, CNC machining, drilling, etc.), Finishing (anodizing, powder coating), and assembly (if applicable)
Ensure quotes are submitted within defined turnaround timeframe
Adhere to the SOP process and execute accordingly
Deliver the best Customer Satisfaction that compels the customers to return
Apply creative selling techniques to move from quote to Purchase orders
Manage multiple customers by maintaining positive relationships, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate successful project
Coordinate and interact daily with Suppliers onshore/offshore on daily demands

Build accurate cost estimation quote and update routine customer pricing templates and sound understanding:

Aluminum billet pricing (based on market rates)
Die/tooling costs
Extrusion press run rates and yield
Scrap and recovery factors
Secondary operations and outsourced processes
Freight and packaging

Engage in cross functional areas:

Work with customers and their Engineering team Drawings to optimize cost
Coordinate with Suppliers/Factory on press capacity, lead times, and constraints
Interact with the internal Operations teams (Logistics, Billing, ands Accounting)
Partner with Sales to align pricing strategy and customer expectations Die/tooling costs

Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree and hands-on experience in sales, aluminum extrusion or manufacturing; preferred Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain; preferred Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Materials Engineering
Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in aluminum extrusion, metals supply, or industrial quoting estimation or sales
Strong understanding of manufacturing process, Aluminum extrusion process, Common alloys and Fabrication and finishing processes
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Proficiency in Excel for cost modeling and quoting (formulas, lookups, scenario analysis)
Impressive Time Management skills ability to multitask intake and existing deliverables, and able to manage multiple customers and project stages
Quick Learner: Adapts rapidly to new processes, systems, and product knowledge
Attention to Detail: Maintain accuracy in quotes, calculations, and documentation
Analytical Mindset: Evaluates pricing quotes and identify issues to resolution, and exercises sound judgment to optimize cost, efficiency and quality
Independent Problem Solver: Resolves challenges minimal supervision
Effective Communication: Clearly communicate across teams, stakeholders, and vendors
Positive Attitude: Demonstrates ‘can do’ attitude with an optimistic approach

Nice to Have

CAD software experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Lean manufacturing or cost reduction certification
Familiarity with ERP systems (Not required)
Knowledge of pricing, margin calculation, and cost analysis
B2B sales experience

Language Proficiency (Preferred)

Bilingual in Cantonese and/or Mandarin

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