Corrugated Specialist

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 experiencepay 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.