Corrugated Specialist

UFP Industries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Corrugated Specialist to source and procure corrugated products in collaboration with buyers, operations, and sales teams across facilities. The role requires initiative, limited supervision, and a degree of creativity to meet customer needs.

You will work with external vendors to develop solutions, monitor packaging trends, and lead projects from development to delivery while identifying cost-out opportunities and appropriate sourcing options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies and industry regulations.
• Lead corrugated projects through production to delivery, coordinating with external vendors to meet customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to align product execution with customer-use expectations.
• Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products and assess suppliers for quality and performance.
• Willing to travel and perform onsite visits; develop sales and margin through strong relationships with sales and management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Corrugated Specialist is responsible for effectively sourcing and procuring corrugated products and related products, in conjunction with buyers, operations management, & salespeople from different facilities. Works under general supervision; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The corrugated specialist collaborates with external vendors to develop solutions that cannot be produced internally.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $50,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.