What are the responsibilities and job description for the Log Sales Assistant position at Danzer Veneer Americas, Inc?
Danzer Veneer Americas in Edinburgh, Indiana is hiring a Log Sales Assistant. This position assists the Log Sales Manager in day-to-day operations, such as grading logs for specific customers, arranging transportation for loads that have been sold, and ensuring that inventory levels are in line with sales demands.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift with limited travel when needed.
Competitive pay, with benefits available on day 1 that include a zero deductible, copay only medical plan. 401K matching, weekly pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, 3-weeks of PTO annually, training and advancement opportunities available.
Core Responsibilities
- Sales Support: Assist the Log Sales Manager in day-to-day operations such as ensuring logs are ready for sales and loads are prepped for departure from the log yard
- Inventory Management: Monitoring log yard inventory, working closely with the Log Yard Manager to ensure that log sales are receiving the correct logs in the required volumes to match sales demands.
- Log Grading & Quality Control: Actively select logs at the customer level, ensuring quality and log grade reflect the logs that are being sold to specific customer purchase orders
- Logistics Coordination: Scheduling log trucks and shipping containers in coordination with the shipping department, maintaining daily schedule for loader operators in conjunction with sales needs
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Industry Knowledge: Basic knowledge of log scaling, species Identification, and general industry terminology
- Logistics & Admin: Proficiency with log yard management software SAP and standard spreadsheet programs (Excel) both on a desktop and a handheld.
- Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with truck drivers, procurement agents, and international buyers.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to split time between an office and a rugged, outdoor log yard environment in all weather conditions.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person