Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager

Superior Hardwood; Montezuma (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Paid vacation & holidays

Company vehicle or mileage reimburse

Job summary

Superior Hardwoods in Montezuma, IN, part of The Baillie Group, seeks an experienced Hardwood Log Buyer/Export Yard Manager for our log yard. You will source and purchase hardwood logs, manage procurement, and coordinate delivery to facilities while building strong supplier relationships.

The role requires high-volume buying experience, knowledge of log scaling, and a network of sawmills and loggers in IN. Outdoor work year-round with data logging and reporting duties are included.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in high-volume hardwood log buying and/or sales.
• In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species.
• Strong professional network with sawmills, loggers, and land clearers in IN and surrounding regions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment.
• Computer literacy and ability to create reports using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
• Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
• Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
• Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.
• Must be able to safely and confidently operate a chainsaw, wheel loader, and a knuckleboom loader to load log containers and organize log sales.
• Gather data for monthly sales reports.

Skills

High-volume hardwood log buying

Log scaling knowledge

Sawmill/loggers network

Excel reporting

Tools

Log scaling programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

In operation since 1982, Superior Hardwoods is one of the largest sawmills in Indiana. This facility utilizes some of the latest innovations in lumber sorting and optimizing technology to ensure that our clients receive consistent quality hardwood. In 2017, Superior Hardwoods became a location of The Baillie Group.

Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager Summary

The Baillie Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager based out of our Superior Hardwoods log yard in Montezuma, IN. We are seeking a new team member with a proven track record of high-volume hardwood log procurement along with experience in domestic and export log sales.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing hardwood logs of all grades and species. This position requires an established professional who can leverage industry knowledge and relationships to support Baillie’s ongoing growth.

Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager Responsibilities:

• Purchase hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
• Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
• Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
• Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.
• Must be able to safely and confidently operate a chainsaw, wheel loader, and a knuckleboom loader to load log containers and organize log sales.
• Gather data for monthly sales reports.

Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager Requirements:

• MUST HAVE proven experience in high volume hardwood log buying and/or sales
• In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species.
• Strong professional network with sawmills, loggers, and land clearers in IN and surrounding regions.
• General knowledge of logging practices and supply chain logistics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, log scaling programs, email communication) and have a strong understanding and ability to create reports using Excel.

Hardwood Log Buyer/ Export Yard Manager Benefits:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement plan.