LUMBER TRADER

Biewer Lumber; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Lumber in Jackson, MS is seeking an experienced Lumber Trader to source lumber and related building materials, managing a book of buyers and suppliers, and driving back-to-back trades while minimizing ground inventory.

The role requires strong negotiation, market insight, and collaboration with logistics to ensure timely shipments; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required, and in-office work is expected within the local market, with some travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of lumber trading or building materials sales experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• Knowledge of lumber species and market terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a personal book of buyers and suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and pricing to guide trades.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with logistics for on-time shipments.
• Serve as primary contact for customers with market insights.
• Plan and track daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals.
• Assist with collections with the credit department.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Market analysis

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Internal systems

Job description

Biewer Lumber is looking to add an experienced Lumber Trader to our team!

Summary

Source lumber and related building materials, and facilitate sales of full and mixed load shipments, aiming for back-to-back trades and minimize ground inventory.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and expand a personal portfolio, or book of business of active buyers (distributors, wholesales, end customers) and suppliers (mills, manufacturers).
• Continously monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, supply-demand dynamis, and economic indicators to make informed decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to maximize margins.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure efficient and on-time shipments.
• Act as primary point of contact, provide custoemrs with timely market insights, product availability updates, and resolve order related issues.
• Plan and budget daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals and measure results to goals.
• Assist with collections from customers by working with credit department.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in lumber trading, commodity trading, or building materials sales.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a persistent problem-solving approach.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and aptitude to navigate and acquire skills to use internal systems.
• Extensive knowledge of lumber species such as SYP, DF, SPF, grades, markets, and industry terminology.

Certifications, Education, And Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Work Environment

In-office position within the local market; remote work may be considered for candidates outside the market area. Occasional travel required.