The Senior Commodity Trader is accountable for driving results for the distribution centre by monitoring volatile price swings in the market and using that information to purchase key structural wood framing commodities for the branch inventory. The Senior Commodity Trader is critical in establishing the market price for the branch sales force to use. They are responsible for selling products to lumber dealers in the region. A good Senior Commodity Trader is an effective communicator, has the ability to work within a team-based culture, to deal with highly volatile market supply/demand situations, and to clearly understand how to drive profitable business results.
Senior Commodity Traders are also responsible for helping create annual business plans and supporting decisions affecting our sales team such as recruiting, and developing our people.
Key Qualifications
Experience/Education
About Us
AFA Forest Products (AFA) specializes in the sale and distribution of building materials in Canada and the United States. With a national footprint in Canada spanning 13 locations, AFA is proudly Canadian owned and operated. We believe strongly in selling quality products, delivering great service, being easy to do business with, while operating with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
AFA Forest Products Inc. is 100% independently owned Canadian company with locations across Canada from coast to coast.