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Building Material Commodity Trader - Perrysburg, OH

Build your career at Tri-State!

Tri-State Forest Products is a family owned and operated business. Tri-State is the leading wholesale building materials distributor in the Mid-West with 10 locations in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee specializing in engineered wood products. For 30+ years we’ve been providing our brand of personal service accompanied with high quality products to the Tri-State market areas. If you want to feel appreciated and valued while working with a great team, Tri-State is the place to be.

Job Summary:

As a Commodity Trader specializing in building materials, you will leverage your market knowledge and analytical skills to manage and optimize the purchasing and selling of building materials. You will be responsible for developing and executing trading strategies, conducting market analysis, and building strong relationships with suppliers and customers to maximize profitability and minimize risks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Cultivate new opportunities with new and existing customers
• Inventory management & forecasting
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain dynamics

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in building materials commodity trading
• Strong sales experience
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, pricing strategies, and risk management processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Building material product knowledge required

Benefits:

• Medical & Prescription coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Hospital & Accident Coverage
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, & Children)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Additional Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Immediately Available Upon Hire)
• Holiday Pay
• Traditional & Roth 401k Options w/ annual company match
• Employee Referral Program

**This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

**Tri-State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.