Corrugated Sourcing & Product Innovation Lead

UFP Protective Packaging, LLC; Texas; Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company 贡献

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee &

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Resumo da vaga

UFP Industries is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products in coordination with buyers, operations, and sales. You will collaborate with external vendors to develop solutions and lead projects from development through delivery.

The role involves planning with limited supervision, traveling for onsite visits, and delivering reports while supporting sales growth and margin improvement.

Qualificações

• Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• 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

Responsabilidades

• Research & Development: Monitors packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and relevant industry regulations.
• Provides input on corrugated designs, material selection, and board grades to optimize performance and meet customer needs.
• New Product Development & Sourcing: Lead corrugated projects through production to delivery, coordinating with external vendors to meet customer expectations.
• Identify cost-out opportunities and alternative designs.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing and sourcing options for products.
• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to align product execution with customer-use expectations.
• Provides technical information for customer service team, sales teams, and other parties.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products.
• Customer-use assessments and audits, as needed, confirming solution aligns with specifications and expectations.
• Vet opportunities and new sources for quality and performance.
• Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with sales and management.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and does require onsite visits.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office

Business math

Corrugated market knowledge

Corrugated manufacturing knowledge

Board grades and printing methods

Formação

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

Equivalent experience

Ferramentas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descrição da vaga

UFP Industries is seeking a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products in coordination with buyers, operations, and sales. You will collaborate with external vendors to develop solutions and lead projects from development through delivery.

The role involves planning with limited supervision, traveling for onsite visits, and delivering reports while supporting sales growth and margin improvement.