Lumber Trader (Hybrid Role)

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Georgia-Pacific Wood Products is looking for a Lumber Trader to join our team in support of our Southern Yellow Pine Lumber business.

Georgia-Pacific is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., the largest privately held company in the United States.

We are looking for talented individuals that are highly motivated to create long-term value, are willing to challenge the status quo, and are seeking professional growth.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA and will report to a Sales Manager in our Lumber division.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in office.

What You Will Do


* Conduct business affairs lawfully and with integrity


* Trade lumber produced at all GP Lumber Southern Yellow Pine mills across all zones


* Have overall account management responsibility for various assigned customers


* Implement trading strategies consistent with our divisional strategies and GP's vision


* Work collaboratively with various capabilities (logistics, operations, sales analysis, etc.)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 3 years of sales experience OR Lumber Industry experience


* Experience with economic thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving


* Experience in Microsoft Word, and Excel


* Willing to travel up to 20%

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in mill sales leadership, account management, or mill operations knowledge


* 5 years of Southern Yellow Pine lumber sales experience


* Experience working with sales data analysis and market trends

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may...