Corrugated Solutions Architect & Sourcing Lead

UFP Industries, Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products in collaboration with buyers, operations, and sales across facilities. The role requires creativity, initiative, and travel for onsite visits.

Responsibilities include leading projects with vendors, optimizing designs and materials, providing technical guidance, and ensuring quality and cost efficiencies while supporting sales growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or 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.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Monitor packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and industry regulations.
• New Product Development & Sourcing: Lead corrugated projects with external vendors to meet customer expectations and identify cost-out opportunities.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance and information to align product execution with customer-use expectations and support teams.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products; perform audits and vet opportunities for quality and performance.
• Travel and onsite visits on a required basis.
• Develop and grow sales and margin through collaboration with sales and management.
• Prepare various reports as required.

Skills

Business math

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products in collaboration with buyers, operations, and sales across facilities. The role requires creativity, initiative, and travel for onsite visits.

Responsibilities include leading projects with vendors, optimizing designs and materials, providing technical guidance, and ensuring quality and cost efficiencies while supporting sales growth.