Deputy General Manager, Export Manager and Purchasing Manager (Management & Executives)

• while the Director and General Manager-Canada is travelling, the Deputy General Manager, Export Manager and Purchasing Manager will manage and oversee the Canadian office
• when the Director and General Manager-Canada is in Canada the Deputy General Manager, Export Manager and Purchasing Manager will assist the Director and General Manager-Canada  to manage and oversee the Canadian office
• manage the export of logs, lumber and custom cut log products
• manage the purchase of logs, lumber and custom cut log products for export
• establishing the Canadian office;
• building and establishing a competent team and providing leadership;
• supervising and doing the sourcing of logs, lumber and custom cut log products;
• overseeing and doing the purchase of Canadian-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs, including appropriate inspection;
• overseeing and doing the purchase of American-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs, including appropriate inspection;
• managing the export operations of Canadian-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs to China;
• managing the export operations of American-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs to China;
• overseeing the shipping of Canadian-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs;
• overseeing the shipping of American-sourced logs, lumber and custom cut logs;
• managing documentation preparation and execution for all areas of responsibility;
• liaising with Chinese purchasers and Canadian suppliers;
• liaising with Chinese purchasers and American suppliers;
• developing new Chinese purchasers for log and lumber products; and
• sourcing new log and lumber products that Chinese purchasers demand.
• develop new markets in Asia, India, Pakistan and Middle East

• Skills and Experience Requirement:
• experience as Marketing Manager, Business Development Executive or Purchasing Manager for lumber and wood products companies  required
• familiarity with lumber and wood products required
• experience with Canadian lumber, hardwoods and softwoods required 
• experience trading lumber and wood products with Asia, India, Pakistan and Middle East markets required
• international experience required
• Asia, India, Pakistan and Middle East Markets contacts to export and sell lumber and wood products to required
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in business, management or marketing required
• Familiarity and experience with Farlin Timbers Groups corporate culture way of doing business useful

Location of work : 200-15300 Croydon Drive , Surrey,  BC,  V3S 0Z5