Our Client, a Top Building Materials Distribution Company is actively seeking a Commidty Trader. The right candidate will have experience with purchasing, price and market knowledge. This role will put a heavy focus on dimensional lumber
Responsibilities include -
-Monitor and maintain acceptable inventory levels, turnover, and margins to maximize branch profitability.
-Solicits direct and warehouse sales on all general line products.
-Work closely with location manager or location sales manager in promotion of assigned and new products. -
-Maintain direct control over replenishment, pricing and inventory of assigned products.
-Develop annual marketing plan incorporating vendor, division and product promotions.
-Maintain technical product knowledge. General Line Product Managers determine product market potential. -
Identify and evaluate competitive products, new markets, new product opportunities, and competitors.
-Work closely with division merchandising in selection of suppliers.
-Maintain customer relationships, quote prices, sell additional products.
-Assist operations manager in warehousing assigned products.
-Make presentations at dealers meetings, sales meetings, builder shows, etc.
-Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications -
Experience with commodities is preferred - dimensional lumber, panels, etc
College degree preferred but not required
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