Corrugated Sourcing & New Product Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee?"

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products and related items, collaborating with buyers, operations management, and sales across multiple facilities.

You will lead new product development and sourcing initiatives, coordinate with external vendors to meet customer expectations, review materials and board grades, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook; working knowledge of business math.
• Working knowledge of corrugated market conditions and dynamics.
• Understanding of corrugated manufacturing, board grades, box styles, and printing methods.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Monitors packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and industry regulations.
• New Product Development & Sourcing: Lead corrugated projects through production to delivery; coordinate with external vendors.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance and information to customer service, sales, and other teams.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products; perform customer-use assessments.
• Grow sales and margin by developing strong working relationships with sales and management; prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as required; willingness to travel and onsite visits.

Skills

Vendor management

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products and related items, collaborating with buyers, operations management, and sales across multiple facilities.

You will lead new product development and sourcing initiatives, coordinate with external vendors to meet customer expectations, review materials and board grades, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.