Green Lumber Sales And Procurement

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Position Summary:

NWH is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry, serving furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork segments worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. As a Glacial procurement staff member, you will report directly to the Director of Procurement.

Green Lumber Sales and Procurement Glacial Region

Location: Grand Rapids, MI and Dorchester, WI

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 13+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber.

The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

NWH is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry, serving furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork segments worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. As a Glacial procurement staff member, you will report directly to the Director of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Purchase green lumber based on monthly goals
• Price negotiations
• Complaint resolution
• Manage and grow supplier relationships
• Sell low-grade lumber and mill by-products
• Help maintain target inventories

Basic Qualifications:

• College degree with at least 5 years of practical lumber industry experience preferred or equivalent employment experience desired.
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
• Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
• Strong skills in problem solving
• Must have a clean driving record from Bureau of Motor Vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills - written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate to the candidates' experience in the field of lumber sales and procurement. Mileage/Travel expense program is in addition to the salary offer.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.