Job Description

Do you watch Random Lengths before your first cup of coffee? Do you know your SYP from your Doug Fir and your customers by first name? A well-established wholesale and distribution client is looking for a seasoned Lumber Trader to buy, sell and grow a profitable book of business. The role is fully remote, open to candidates anywhere in the US and Canada.

What You'll Do

• Buy and sell lumber, panels and wood products with mills, wholesalers, distributors and dealers across North America
• Build, manage and expand a book of business through prospecting and strong relationships
• Negotiate pricing, freight and terms to protect margin and turn inventory
• Track market trends, pricing and supply/demand using Random Lengths and other industry sources
• Coordinate truck, rail and mixed-load logistics, including cross-border shipments
• Apply species, grade and product knowledge to match supply with customer needs
• Manage credit exposure and resolve claims or shipping issues quickly

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a lumber or wood products trader, buyer or seller
• An existing book of business is strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of species, grades and products (dimensional, studs, boards, panels, treated, specialty)
• Strong market awareness and comfort acting on market reports
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and competitive, with the drive to work independently

Compensation: $125,000-$300,000 per year (full commission, above industry-average payout)

Contact: joseph.parhamiv@gogpac.com | 469-868-2398

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.