Department Manager - Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation

LMC is the leading buying group for a network of independent building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share. 

The Department Manager is responsible for directing the overall operations and activities of their assigned department and product lines.  Staff responsibility includes, Traders and Assistant Traders.  Managers contribute to accomplishing the Division’s Goals and Objectives while maximizing purchasing performance, selling, and customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of daily departmental operations including purchasing functions, program administration, customer service and staff leadership.
• Develop and guide staff in achieving sales budget and corporate/divisional objectives.
• Personally responsible for all aspects of an assigned account base.
• Develops and implements purchasing and contract instructions, policies and procedures.
• Oversees Departmental claims and resolve supplier and dealer grievances.
• Oversee departmental claims and resolve supplier and dealer grievances.
• Develops key relationships and programs with appropriate suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Products, Business Administration, Supply Line Management, Marketing or other related major, or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years related industry experience, preferably in the lumber industry required.  10+ years preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Solid business management practices and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of products, markets, industry trends and commodity trading.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why join LMC?

LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience.

Check out our benefits & perks!

• Incentive programs for all employees
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance Along with Short & Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Tuition Assistance
• Walking distance to the train station and local eateries
• Employee team building, company gatherings and participation in various charity events
• Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA

Come Be a Part of Something Bigger!