Your Job

As an International Recycled Commodity Trader specializing in paper and fiber sales, you will join our team to maintain and expand our presence in the global recycling marketplace. Your role will involve pricing products, negotiating contracts, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and staying informed on market trends and regulatory changes. This fast-paced, dynamic position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Location: We are seeking candidates who are based on the East Coast. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with a home base. Candidates should expect to travel 30-50% of the time, accommodating both domestic and international business requirements as needed while maintaining effective communications with stakeholders. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our Team

At GP Recycling, we are a principle-based commodities trading business that does the right thing for our customers, communities, and society while driving economic performance. Our customer-centric approach is built upon the strengths of our diverse team, leveraging their unique skills and knowledge to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships. As an International Recycled Commodity Trader, you will play a pivotal role on our sales trading team, working closely with global partners. Join us in making a positive impact through sustainable recycling solutions. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team.

What You Will Do

• Profitably expand international trading business and grows mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to sustain and grow business in the paper and fiber sales sector.
• Price products competitively and negotiate contracts with clients to secure favorable terms.
• Foster strong relationships with global partners, coordinating sales efforts and ensuring effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations and logistics, to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to identify new business opportunities.
• Actively maintain thorough market research and analysis to identify potential customers, understand their needs, and develop tailored sales proposals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Physical commodity experience in a sales/procurement role OR experience in an international supply chain role
• Bachelors Degree OR additional sales, procurement, or international supply chain experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Experience effectively communicating across an organization
• Experience proactively setting and managing priorities
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, logistics, exports, etc.
• Willingness to travel 30%+ of the time, including international & domestic travel, based on business needs

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years experience in the recycling industry
• Experience trading recycled fiber commodities
• Bilingual (European, Hindi, and Mandarin represent key markets of our business)
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance

For this role, we anticipate paying $100, 000 - $130, 000 per year depending on the candidate's qualifications and ability to create superior value within the business. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30, 000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

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 also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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