National Panel & OSB Manager
(Management & Executives)
Full Time
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta OR, British Columbia, Canada
Career Opportunity: National Panel & OSB Manager
Work Location (FLEXIBLE):
- Blainville, QC
- Brampton, ON
- Calgary or Edmonton, AB
- Langley or Vancouver, BC
Reference No.: CAN-NT-CBM-024-020216
CanWel Building Materials Division is a leading Canadian wholesale distributor of building materials and home renovation products.
Through our distribution warehouses we provide a comprehensive range of building products to dealers, lumber yards and home improvement centres. Builders and homeowners use our products primarily in new construction, repairs and remodelling. We carry a full line of structural, exterior, interior, and specialty products that provide quality and value for all types of projects. With 16 locations across Canada and a knowledgeable and friendly team of professionals, our customers can rely on us to deliver what they need, when they need it.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the President, the National Panel and OSB Manager is responsible for all Panel and OSB products for CanWel Building Materials Division. The ideal candidate has a strong background in negotiating and purchasing commodity products – specifically Plywood and OSB, and utilizes hedging to obtain the best margins for the branches. This position is also considered the “go-to person” for Panel expertise in the company.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
- Negotiates all major Panel purchases from suppliers across Canada and the United States.
- Makes purchases after accurately assessing market information and utilizes hedging in the purchase of Commodity Panel Products.
- Gives direction to branches for smaller buys.
- Consults management on market and business direction.
- Works with pricing model to generate appropriate margins for branches.
- Builds relationships with suppliers and external/internal customers.
- Provides market intelligence to branches for development of annual business plans.
- Helps to achieve objectives of regional business plans.
- Provides guidance and coaching to commodity traders in all branches.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 10 years of experience buying and selling Plywood and OSB products
- Strong understanding of Plywood and OSB markets
- Understanding of freight (rail and trucks) logistics
- Understand importing of products to Canada
- Ability to read market signals and intelligence and use this information to make decisions
- Ability to explain to internal traders how to establish priorities in their regions
- Ability to analyze and manage risk
- Strongly developed negotiation skills and experience
- Ability to establish rapport with others and build relationships with suppliers and external/internal customers that are beneficial in achieving work related goals
- Self-starter who will pursue a specific course of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency
- Proven problem solving skills with the ability to gather and assess information, formulate and evaluate alternatives and propose a recommended solution
- Ability to communicate to peers and management clearly and in a timely manner on sales activities
- Strong PC skills using Microsoft Office products, as well as tools such as JDE Distribution system (online order entry) and Qlikview (reporting system)
EDUCATION
- High school graduation
- Post-secondary education in business or economics
Travel: Limited
Employment Status: Full time
NOTE: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Compensation
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS- Base salary- Corporate and regional annual incentive plan- Group pension plan- Health benefits