Hose Specialist

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

**Hose Specialist** is a team member of the Industrial Pricing Team, reporting to a Quoting Manager. The Hose Specialist position will be responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications and hose routings to ensure accurate bill of Materials and pricing.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES***:

- Review and check production specifications to ensure accuracy
- Manage the label and documentation databases
- Responsible for completing and managing Engineering Order Workflows
- Coordinate production solutions by collaborating with Pricing, Engineering and Manufacturing
- Correspond with CSR, ASM as well as customer contacts to ensure proper approvals
- Other tasks and duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum: BS/BA or equivalent (8 years of experience) with 1 year of pricing experience.
- Preferred: BS/BA or equivalent (8 years of experience) with 5 years of sales, marketing, or pricing experience.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Fundamental understanding of business concepts, pricing concepts and financial metrics.
- Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of analyzing customer drawings/prints to determine complexity and build capabilities.
- Strong aptitude for analytical analysis.
- High level of efficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Lotus Notes is desired.

**WHY GATES?**
- Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All offers of employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful applicant providing proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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