What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Trader position at Jewett-Cameron Trading Company?
Greenwood Products, Inc (a subsidiary of Jewett Cameron Company) strives to develop innovative products that enrich our outdoor spaces. Our defining principles of Innovation, Collaboration and Deliver guide us every day. As such, we apply the same care in developing our people, our partnerships, our environment, and in the communities where we live, work and play.
We are looking for an experienced Lumber Trader with knowledge and experience in construction products and markets. We are aligned with top quality suppliers for our products and have a history of crafting value add solutions to meet our customer's needs. Our current products are primarily for the transportation industry, where high surface quality and smoothness, tight dimensional tolerances, custom sizes, decay resistance and lighter weight are valued by OEMs. We also offer a noise / vibration reducing plywood (dB Ply), oversize concrete form, and general-purpose structural panels to meet a wide variety needs and applications.
Duties and responsibilities
- Growing and building relationships with both supplier partners and customers
- Negotiating and coordinating the purchase and sale of plywood and other wood and non-wood products.
- Analyzing market trends and opportunities; pursuing sales opportunities and securing suppliers of new products
- Ensuring that products are available for timely delivery to customers
- Acting as a technical consultant within the industry- guiding your partners and customers to help them make the best selling and buying decisions for their businesses
- Managing risks and expectations - ensuring products are appropriate for the application
- Focusing on repeat, program business, negotiate pricing, seeking to maintain price stability as long as possible.
- Managing inventory levels
- Organizing and tracking your business
- Communicating with partners, team members, admin team etc.
Qualifications
Additional Requirements / Qualifications
Greenwood Products offers a competitive salary and a rich benefits package including :
Jewett Cameron Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
