- Ownership for framing corrugated quoting opportunities
- Manage item quotes within appropriate Shorr systems
- Engage and inform appropriate Procurement person(s) of customer needs and vendor selection(s)
- Responsible for new item information required by Procurement
- Manage a transitional role with new item set-up, first order placement and first order incoming inspection with Procurement
- Manage the interactions between Sales, Procurement and Vendors to ensure focus on prospect / customer requirements
- Must be able to assist Corrugated Product Manager and Procurement in managing and developing appropriate aspects of vendor relations
- Remain current on local market equipment, capabilities and efficiencies.
- Work with and assist the Sales Representatives in the preparation of corrugated proposals with regards to local corrugated market competitiveness
- With respect to current corrugated business, the Corrugated Sourcing Specialist will assist with engineer cost out of the current offering including stock boxes
- Corrugated supply base knowledge
- The ability to understand target cost levels required
- Providing product education
- Listening to clients and using astute questioning to understand, anticipate and exceed their needs
- Negotiating to meet both client and company needs
- Assists sales reps as necessary in the development and close of corrugated opportunities
- Coordinate implementation issues to include tooling ownership, unitizing requirements and delivery needs for both the customer and Shorr facilities
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent experience
- Minimum one year of corrugated industry experience including manufacturing process, buying, procurement, sourcing or customer support experience preferred;
- Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills / Excel & Word
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
- Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
- 401K plan plus matching
- Team based Employee Owner company culture
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum one year of corrugated industry experience (manufacturing, buying, procurement, sourcing or customer support)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Corrugated supply base knowledge and familiarity with local corrugated market capabilities
- Ability to understand target cost levels and perform cost-out analysis
What We Do
Shorr is your premium, full-service packaging partner. We have an unmatched ability to optimize holistic supply chain processes, differentiate brands from their competition, and accelerate customer growth. Together we can streamline your processes, increase your output, consolidate your vendor network, and innovate your packaging. We offer innovative packaging products and equipment from industry-leading manufacturers. Product lines include corrugated, carton closure, tapes and adhesives, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, pallet unitization, flexible and protective packaging. We specialize in packaging design, process and procurement methodologies, along with customized automated equipment solutions. Our equipment sales and service team is comprised of expert sales representatives, process engineers and skilled service technicians. Equipment lines include pallet wrappers, case formers, case sealers, shrink wrappers, workstations, bagging and strapping machines. Other core competencies include in-depth consultative reviews along with post-purchase service and support. Shorr Packaging Corp. is geographically positioned with branches, warehouses and distribution centers strategically positioned across the country to best serve your needs. As an employee-owned company, we value every business relationship and will do whatever it takes to ensure success.
