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 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