Corrugated Specialist
About The Position
The Corrugated Specialist sources and procures corrugated and related products in collaboration with buyers, operations management, and salespeople across different facilities. The role works under general supervision, using limited experience and judgment to plan and complete tasks, and requires some creativity and latitude. The specialist works with external vendors to develop solutions that cannot be produced internally. The position monitors packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and relevant industry regulations; contributes to corrugated designs, material selection, and board grades; and leads corrugated projects from production through delivery. It also identifies cost-out opportunities and alternative designs, determines manufacturing and sourcing options, provides technical guidance and information to internal teams, coordinates quality-control procedures and customer-use assessments, vets new sources, and supports sales and margin growth through effective relationships with sales and management. The role prepares reports and performs other duties as required. Travel and onsite visits are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corrugated product distribution, manufacturing, sales, and/or design.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and other business software.
- Working knowledge of business math.
- Working knowledge of corrugated market conditions and dynamics.
- Working knowledge of corrugated manufacturing, board grades, box styles, and printing methods.
- Willingness to travel and conduct onsite visits.
Responsibilities
- Monitor packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and relevant industry regulations.
- Provide input on corrugated designs, material selection, and board grades to optimize performance and meet customer needs.
- Lead corrugated projects through production to delivery, coordinating with external vendors to meet customer expectations.
- Identify cost-out opportunities and alternative designs.
- Determine appropriate manufacturing and sourcing options for products.
- Provide technical guidance to align product execution with customer-use expectations.
- Provide technical information to customer service, sales teams, and other parties.
- Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products.
- Conduct customer-use assessments and audits as needed to confirm solutions align with specifications and expectations.
- Vet opportunities and new sources for quality and performance.
- Help develop and grow sales and margin by developing effective working relationships with sales and management.
- Prepare reports as required and perform other duties as required.
- Travel and conduct onsite visits.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
- Annual performance bonus opportunity based on company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria, as well as individual job responsibility and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
