Sr Director of the How to Build Center
Apply NowCompany: Farmers Cooperative Society
Location: Sioux Center, IA 51250
Description:
Overall Job Function:
The Senior Director of the How to Build Center oversees purchasing, sales, inventory, and daily operations, including the lumber yard, hardware store, hog service team, and estimators. Focused on cost-efficient strategies and customer satisfaction, they leverage industry expertise to enhance profitability, performance, team safety and ensure the short-term and long-term profitable performance of the business.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and execute cost-effective purchasing strategies for lumber and materials, ensuring consistent supply and quality.
The development and execution of strategies to grow the top and bottom line of the business, coordinating with and leveraging the other business units of FCS.
Sales and key customer engagement to ensure the business is delivering value and positioned to grow with existing and new customers in strategic areas of the business.
Analyze market trends and vendor capabilities to negotiate favorable terms and adapt procurement strategies to market fluctuations.
Manage vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
Oversee product selection, inventory management, and operations across the lumber yard, hardware store, and hog service department.
Streamline workflows and improve efficiency in receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
Ensure inventory aligns with sales forecasts, production needs, and customer demand to minimize overstock and maximize availability.
Lead and train the team on product knowledge, safety standards, and procurement practices, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
Monitor inventory accuracy with software tools and audits and track financial metrics to optimize costs and profitability.
Collaborate with sales and senior leadership to align inventory with customer needs, develop long-term strategies, and provide input on product diversification.
Establish and maintain customer relationships, addressing material needs and resolving issues.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards through regular facility inspections.
Develop and manage budgets, track procurement costs, and deliver performance reports to senior management.
Stay updated on industry trends, innovations, and market conditions to guide purchasing and operational decisions.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Consistent positive and can-do attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable on company software and software support.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of lumber products, purchasing strategies, and market dynamics.
Expertise in inventory management, particularly in high-volume industries such as lumber and construction materials.
Ability to analyze market trends, forecast demand, and develop long-term procurement strategies.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting with a focus on lumber procurement.
Technical Proficiency:
Familiarity with inventory management software, ERP systems, and point-of-sale systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the lumber, hardware, or construction supply industry.
Extensive knowledge of lumber types, sourcing, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics within the industry.
Work Requirements:
This position is based in a fast-paced office and retail store setting. Equipment utilized will be computer, phone, fax, copy machine and other standard office equipment. Hours will vary based on business and customer scheduling needs.
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is low.
Benefits:
401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
Paid Holidays
Company bonus incentive
Excellent health insurance plans
Dental & Vision available
Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
Life Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Accident Insurance
Clothing Allowance
10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
Shift Differential
The Senior Director of the How to Build Center oversees purchasing, sales, inventory, and daily operations, including the lumber yard, hardware store, hog service team, and estimators. Focused on cost-efficient strategies and customer satisfaction, they leverage industry expertise to enhance profitability, performance, team safety and ensure the short-term and long-term profitable performance of the business.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and execute cost-effective purchasing strategies for lumber and materials, ensuring consistent supply and quality.
The development and execution of strategies to grow the top and bottom line of the business, coordinating with and leveraging the other business units of FCS.
Sales and key customer engagement to ensure the business is delivering value and positioned to grow with existing and new customers in strategic areas of the business.
Analyze market trends and vendor capabilities to negotiate favorable terms and adapt procurement strategies to market fluctuations.
Manage vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
Oversee product selection, inventory management, and operations across the lumber yard, hardware store, and hog service department.
Streamline workflows and improve efficiency in receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
Ensure inventory aligns with sales forecasts, production needs, and customer demand to minimize overstock and maximize availability.
Lead and train the team on product knowledge, safety standards, and procurement practices, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
Monitor inventory accuracy with software tools and audits and track financial metrics to optimize costs and profitability.
Collaborate with sales and senior leadership to align inventory with customer needs, develop long-term strategies, and provide input on product diversification.
Establish and maintain customer relationships, addressing material needs and resolving issues.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards through regular facility inspections.
Develop and manage budgets, track procurement costs, and deliver performance reports to senior management.
Stay updated on industry trends, innovations, and market conditions to guide purchasing and operational decisions.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Consistent positive and can-do attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable on company software and software support.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of lumber products, purchasing strategies, and market dynamics.
Expertise in inventory management, particularly in high-volume industries such as lumber and construction materials.
Ability to analyze market trends, forecast demand, and develop long-term procurement strategies.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting with a focus on lumber procurement.
Technical Proficiency:
Familiarity with inventory management software, ERP systems, and point-of-sale systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the lumber, hardware, or construction supply industry.
Extensive knowledge of lumber types, sourcing, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics within the industry.
Work Requirements:
This position is based in a fast-paced office and retail store setting. Equipment utilized will be computer, phone, fax, copy machine and other standard office equipment. Hours will vary based on business and customer scheduling needs.
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is low.
Benefits:
401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year
Paid Holidays
Company bonus incentive
Excellent health insurance plans
Dental & Vision available
Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
Life Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Accident Insurance
Clothing Allowance
10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
Shift Differential