Lumber Trader (multiple openings)

Tualatin, OR
Full Time
Mid Level
Buckeye Pacific is a powerhouse in the commodity trading industry, specializing in lumber products and working with customers and suppliers around the world. Trader trainees spend the first nine months of their Buckeye career in our logistics team to get a comprehensive look at what Buckeye does at every level. During this time, the individual will go through our trader training program to develop the industry knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Upon completion of our training program, the Trader will be placed in a department that best suits their strengths to begin building their book of business and start trading, working with limited supervision on multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume setting. This position is best-suited for candidates with an ambitious and competitive nature, who are self-motivated, proactive, and excel working both individually and as part of a team in a competitive environment. Key responsibilities include:
  • Negotiating freight rates with national and international carriers and brokers – transactional and contractual.
  • Maintaining existing carrier/broker relationships and developing new prospects in the United States and abroad.
  • Solving national and international shipping/logistics problems and/or claims as they arise.
  • Quoting freight rates to members on the trading floor.
  • Handling all communication for dispatching all truck shipments in response to the available loads each day as well as following up with national and international carriers/brokers for pick-up and delivery.
  • Building and maintaining a network of business partners and customers in the United States and abroad.
  • Building a network of mentors on the trading floor by assisting in trading operations.
  • Pre-prospecting on potential new accounts in the United States and internationally.
  • Collecting relevant sales and business data, identifying and defining problems, and creating effective solutions.
  • Communicating effectively with internal and external industry partners, both verbally and in writing.
  • Completing any other required assignments and tasks related to the training program and the Trader position.

Position requires (1) Bachelor’s degree in international business, business administration with a focus on international business, or related business field focusing on international operations. (2) 12 months of experience in a sales position, including each of the following: (a) Communicating effectively with internal and external industry partners, both verbally and in writing; (b) Building business networks and relationships; (c) Working in a competitive environment; (d) Working with limited supervision both individually and as part of a team; (e) Working on multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume setting; and (f) Collecting relevant sales and business data, identifying and defining problems, and creating effective solutions. (3) Work schedule 5:30am to 3:30pm Monday-Friday to facilitate communication with suppliers and customers across the United States and internationally. (4) Travel 5-10% of worktime to visit suppliers and customers that may be local, national, or international depending on customer and supplier base.
 
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