About Us

Danzer is a quality hardwood company with headquarters located in Ruggell, Liechtenstein. Approximately 1,200 employees work for Danzer. Customers are served from 12 sales offices worldwide. Founded in 1932, the family-oriented company is managed by a member of the third generation. Danzer produces sliced veneer, lumber and innovative value-added wood products for decorative applications in high-quality furniture, automobiles, and interior architecture.

Danzer Veneers Americas in Edinburgh, Indiana is hiring a Log Sales Assistant. This position assists the Log Sales Manager in day-to-day operations, such as grading logs for specific customers, arranging transportation for loads that have been sold, and ensuring that inventory levels are in line with sales demands.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, day shift with limited travel when needed.

Core Responsibilities:

Sales Support: Assist the Log Sales Manager in day-to-day operations such as ensuring logs are ready for sales and loads are prepped for departure from the log yard
Inventory Management: Monitoring log yard inventory, working closely with the Log Yard Manager to ensure that log sales are receiving the correct logs in the required volumes to match sales demands.
Log Grading & Quality Control: Actively select logs at the customer level, ensuring quality and log grade reflect the logs that are being sold to specific customer purchase orders
Logistics Coordination: Scheduling log trucks and shipping containers in coordination with the shipping department, maintaining daily schedule for loader operators in conjunction with sales needs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Industry Knowledge: Basic knowledge of log scaling, species Identification, and general industry terminology
Logistics & Admin: Proficiency with log yard management software SAP and standard spreadsheet programs (Excel) both on a desktop and a handheld.
Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with truck drivers, procurement agents, and international buyers.
Physical Stamina: Ability to split time between an office and a rugged, outdoor log yard environment in all weather conditions.

Benefits:

Competitive pay (with benefits available on day 1)
Zero deductible, copay only medical plan included
401K matching, weekly pay
10 paid holidays per calendar year
3-weeks of PTO annually, training and advancement opportunities available

Contact:

Rebecca Valiquette
(Human Resources Manager)
Phone: (724) 827-3790