Corrugated Specialist

UFP Industries; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

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. You will collaborate with external vendors to develop solutions not produced internally, while traveling as needed to visit sites.

The role requires at least 5 years of corrugated experience, a business degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office and math skills to support cost-out initiatives and design decisions.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and business math.
• Knowledge of corrugated market conditions and dynamics.
• Familiarity with corrugated manufacturing, board grades, box styles, and printing methods.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Monitor packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and regulations.
• New Product Development & Sourcing: Lead corrugated projects with external vendors to meet customer expectations; identify cost-out opportunities; determine manufacturing/sourcing options.
• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and information to customer service and sales teams.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate QC procedures for new and existing corrugated products; perform customer-use assessments and audits.
• Travel and onsite visits: Willingness to travel and perform onsite visits as required.

Skills

Corrugated industry experience

Vendor coordination

Sales support

MS Office proficiency

Business math

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word/Outlook

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.