Lumber Buyer and Supervisor

Are you looking to work with a reputable company and a position with long-term growth potential? Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply is seeking a customer-focused, Lumber Buyer and Supervisor to join our team! Since 1938, our focus has always been on providing a superior level of customer satisfaction. Come work with our experienced and dedicated team in Mountain View, CA!

This position will take on the lumber purchasing duties, general management of their department, and help with the operations of the business. Although it’s desirable if you have some construction materials knowledge, it’s not a big deal if you don’t because we will teach you! You’ve simply got to be ready to learn and absorb information every day. Are you ready for a new career?

If this sounds like you, apply now! (While we appreciate enthusiasm, please don't show up at our location. If we are interested, we will reach out to you for a phone interview)

We offer:

• A long-term career opportunity and ability for growth within a family environment and a passionate team. The vast majority of our employees have been with us for 10+ years.
• Competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience. Benefits include 401k 4% match, profit sharing, health insurance ($500 BBLS contribution) & 3 weeks paid vacation
• A full-time position with workdays Monday thru Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

• Be organized, accurate, motivated, responsive, proactive and approachable.
• Interact with yard staff he or she oversees on a daily basis and be aware of what tasks they are working on and/or assign projects and give deadlines if necessary.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings with both Building Materials & Yard separately as well as quarterly safety meetings.
• Address yard staff issues promptly. Provide documentation including dates, times, violations, consequences as well as documentation for positive performance. (Provide this information to HR for the employees personnel file). “Addressing” to include year-round communication/coaching with staff
• Yard staff reviews: Coordinate/participate annually as well as documenting 90-day probation period.
• Manage yard staff compliance with company policies & procedures.
• Ability to field customer complaints with compassion and understanding.
• Work with sales/ yard staff daily to track delivery schedules throughout each day to ensure shipments are built with accuracy and delivered as promised. If possible, consolidate deliveries going in the same direction for maximum efficiency and cost savings. Monitor delivery load size.
• Make sure staff are aware/educated regarding new products added to inventory.
• Develop and maintain logic SKU’s and communicate regularly with counter sales staff.
• Oversee housekeeping of sales/yard areas. Maintain/Improve the overall appearance of the store.
• Purchasing of building materials for inventory & special-order products. Maintain inventory levels of lumber, sheet goods, concrete, rebar & general yard materials.
• Research new product offerings, present to the group for review/ feedback.
• Manage product turns for profitability.
• Work closely with ownership. Take an active role in providing feedback, suggestions, and insight to improve overall operations to maximize efficiency of our processes.

Qualifications:

• Possesses leadership abilities and has a demonstrated track record or managing staff.
• You must be organized, accurate, motivated, responsive, proactive and approachable.
• Handle stress with positivity and patience. Things will come up but you can’t let them overwhelm you to the point where you let it overtake you. We want someone that is “cool as a cucumber” outside even when they may feel otherwise on the inside.
• Must interact w/all staff he or she manages on a daily basis and be aware of what tasks they are working on and/or assign projects and give deadlines if necessary.
• Positive demeanor and an attitude to deliver a superior customer experience.
• You must have the ability to multitask, stay organized, and prioritize. As a manager, there are several tasks that you must execute to keep the team on task and running smoothly.
• Ability to clearly communicate. You’ll be communicating with our customers, sales team members, and service team. So you’ve got to approach all of those communications with the right attitude and clear communication to be successful in this position.

About Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply:

We are located in Mountain View, CA. Since our family began this business back in 1938, the focus has always been on providing quality customer service. We believe if we consistently achieve a superior level of customer satisfaction in both product quality and service, out entire organization will prosper. We believe by creating a business, which is beneficial to its surrounding communities, that there is a gain as well. Our long-term success means more than selling a product at a profit. We believe that to succeed over the long term we must excel in:

• Treating all customers as our neighbors and friends.
• Consistently increasing product knowledge to meet customer needs.
• Staff working together as a team to achieve success through service.
• Being committed to a professional effort. Being involved in the community.

This position will go fast, so if this sounds like you, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. (While we appreciate enthusiasm, please don't show up at our location. If we are interested, we will reach out to you for a phone interview)

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The Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply Team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Mountain View, CA 94040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person