Lumber Trader: Market Insight & Margin Growth

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 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.