# Carton Estimator

> Remote VA · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-14

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Job Title:** Carton Estimator – Printing & Folding Cartons

### **Location:** Remote

### **Job Summary:**

We are seeking a **Carton Estimator** with expertise in **printing and folding cartons** to support our packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing project requirements, estimating material costs, and ensuring competitive pricing for **custom structural packaging**.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

-   **Estimate costs** for folding carton projects, including material selection, printing processes, and finishing techniques.
-   **Analyze customer specifications** and provide accurate pricing based on production costs and market rates.
-   **Liaise with production teams** to confirm technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness of projects.
-   **Source materials** and negotiate pricing with suppliers to optimize costs.
-   **Prepare detailed proposals** and quotations for clients.
-   **Review construction drawings and packaging designs** to ensure precision in cost estimation.
-   **Collaborate with sales and design teams** to align project expectations with budget constraints.
-   **Monitor industry trends** to stay updated on pricing, production techniques, and material innovations.

### **Qualifications & Skills:**

✅ **Experience in estimating for folding carton manufacturing and printing processes.**

✅ **Strong proficiency in Excel** and estimating tools like **Planswift, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Primavera**.

✅ **Knowledge of different printing methods** (offset, flexographic, digital) and their cost implications.

✅ **Ability to read and interpret structural packaging designs and CAD drawings.**

✅ **Detail-oriented approach** to ensure accurate cost calculations.

✅ **Excellent communication skills** for liaising with vendors, clients, and internal teams.

✅ **Background in procurement, canvassing, and materials management** for packaging projects.

✅ **Experience working with US-based or international clients is a plus.**

### **Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Prior work in a **packaging or printing company specializing in folding cartons**.
-   Experience in **bidding processes and cost negotiations**.
-   Familiarity with **graphic design tools** used in carton production.

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