Lumber Commodity Trader

Position: Lumber Commodity Trader
Company Products / Services: Our client, a privately held organization, specializes in lumber and building material products such as joists, trusses, panels/siding. They operate branches and product divisions throughout the U.S, providing their services primarily to customers in multi-family, commercial and residential construction disciplines. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Role Overview: 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience with Wood Pro ERP software and Power BI, a plus.
• Willingness to contribute to building an energetic and exciting organization.

Compensation: Our client offers a lucrative compensation package for an experienced and proven commodity trading specialist. The range depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k)-employer match, and profit-sharing program.

If you are an experienced Lumber Commodity Trader looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, energetic organization, we encourage you to apply.