Corrugated Sourcing Specialist

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Corrugated Sourcing Specialist has responsibility over corrugated sourcing and item development within the branch(s) served. To ensure that the needs of the customer and Shorr Packaging are met, the Corrugated Sourcing Specialist will work closely with Sales, Design, Procurement and Branch Management to focus on opportunities that fit within predetermined guidelines. These guidelines include evaluation of vendor capabilities, vendor market competitiveness, sales margin, space requirements, and current workload of support staff and overall profitability of the opportunity. The Corrugated Sourcing Specialist will assist Procurement with new item set up and first order inbound inspection. Responsibilities Ownership for framing corrugated quoting opportunities Manage item quotes within appropriate Shorr systems Engage and inform appropriate Procurement person(s) of customer needs and vendor selection(s) Responsible for new item information required by Procurement Manage a transitional role with new item set-up, first order placement and first order incoming inspection with Procurement Manage interactions between Sales, Procurement and Vendors to ensure focus on prospect/customer requirements Assist Corrugated Product Manager and Procurement in managing and developing appropriate aspects of vendor relations Stay current on local market equipment, capabilities and efficiencies Work with and assist Sales Representatives in preparing corrugated proposals with regard to local market competitiveness Assist with engineering cost out of the current offering including stock boxes Maintain corrugated supply base knowledge Understand target cost levels required Provide product education Listen to clients and use astute questioning to understand, anticipate and exceed their needs Negotiate to meet both client and company needs Assist sales reps as necessary in the development and close of corrugated opportunities Coordinate implementation issues to include tooling ownership, unitizing requirements and delivery needs for both the customer and Shorr facilities Requirements Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university; or equivalent experience Minimum one year of corrugated industry experience, including manufacturing process, buying, procurement, sourcing or customer support experience preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint High attention to detail Strong written communication skills; proficiency in Excel & Word Compensation The base pay range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 per year. Shorr Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It! Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays 401K plan plus matching Team‑based Employee Owner company culture Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position. Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shorr Packaging Corp.