Job Summary
The Corrugated Specialist is responsible for effectively sourcing and procuring corrugated products and related products, in conjunction with buyers, operations management, & salespeople from different facilities.
Works under general supervision; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The corrugated specialist collaborates with external vendors to develop solutions that cannot be produced internally.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Research & Development:
- Monitors packaging trends, customer requirements, new technologies, and relevant industry regulations.
- Provides input on corrugated designs, material selection, and board grades to optimize performance and meet customer needs.
- New Product Development & Sourcing:
- Lead corrugated projects through production to delivery, coordinating with external vendors to meet customer expectations.
- Identify cost-out opportunities and alternative designs.
- Determine appropriate manufacturing and sourcing options for products.
- Technical Support:
- Technical guidance to align product execution with customer-use expectations.
- Provides technical information for customer service team, sales teams, and other parties.
- Quality Assurance:
- Coordinate quality-control procedures for new and existing corrugated products.
- Customer-use assessments and audits, as needed, confirming solution aligns with specifications and expectations.
- Vet opportunities and new sources for quality and performance.
- Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with sales and management.
- Prepares various reports as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Must be willing to travel and does require onsite visits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corrugated product distribution, manufacturing, sales, and/or design
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook, and other business software.
- Working knowledge of business math.
- Working knowledge of corrugated market conditions and dynamics.
- Working knowledge of corrugated manufacturing, board grades, box styles, and printing methods
Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $50,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges • Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum five years of experience in corrugated product distribution, manufacturing, sales, and/or design
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and other business software
- Working knowledge of business mathematics
- Working knowledge of corrugated market conditions and dynamics
- Working knowledge of corrugated manufacturing, board grades, box styles, and printing methods
- Willingness to travel and attend onsite visits
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
