Lumber Commodity Trader
About The Position
This full-time, salaried exempt position is based at our client's Woodinville Branch and reports to the CEO. The role involves improving the branch's gross profit margins by purchasing lumber on behalf of the Woodinville Sales Team. This includes cultivating relationships with suppliers, managing inventory, preparing weekly reports summarizing purchasing opportunities, and coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products. The successful candidate will also have a senior presence in the lumber buying space and will be expected to attend industry events and perform market research to inform buying activities.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience working at a lumber trading firm.
- Existing book of lumber trading (“buying and selling”) accounts.
- Long standing relationships with Mills and suppliers within a 250-mile radius of Seattle, Washington.
- Strong data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize many urgent requests.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written.
- Growth mindset and “grinder” orientation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and web-based software.
- Willingness to contribute to building an energetic and exciting organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Wood Pro ERP software and Power BI, a plus.
Responsibilities
- Purchase lumber products and building materials supporting all sales efforts in the company's Branch operations.
- Cultivate and develop new supplier relationships through physical site visits and strategic outreach.
- Manage inventory and supervise periodic inventory counts at branch physical locations.
- Prepare weekly reports summarizing purchasing opportunities and comparing product pricing for the sales team.
- Communicate with dispatch, logistics, sales, and account management teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products ordered.
- Prioritize workflow and customer needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide responsive and friendly customer service to all stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of market activities and pricing trends.
- Communicate proactively with other purchasing groups to confirm demand side needs.
Benefits
- health insurance
- a 401(k)-employer match
- profit-sharing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
