Green Lumber Sales and Procurement in Byron Center, Michigan at Northwest Hardwoods Inc

NWH Overview:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for purchasing and selling green lumber while building strong relationships with sawmills, suppliers, and customers. You’ll help identify purchasing opportunities, negotiate pricing, manage inventory, and develop sales opportunities to support business growth. Your industry knowledge, market awareness, and ability to build lasting relationships will help ensure we secure quality products at competitive prices while meeting customer needs and achieving sales goals.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Purchase green lumber based on monthly goals
• Price negotiations
• Complaint resolution
• Manage and grow supplier relationships
• Sell low-grade lumber and mill by-products
• Help maintain target inventories

Basic Qualifications:

• College degree with at least 5 years of practical lumber industry experience preferred or equivalent employment experience desired.
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
• Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
• Strong skills in problem solving
• Must have a clean driving record from Bureau of Motor Vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.