Forester

Description

Georgia-Pacific’s Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company's mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper and building products manufacturing operations. W&FS operates in some 15 U.S. states, and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional or individual landowners.

We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support the Wauna Papermill and Chipmill. The position will be based out of Wauna, OR reporting to the Wauna Area Manager. The position will be responsible for working with timber harvesters and forest landowners to acquire pulpwood for the Wauna Chipmill operations.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

What You Will Do In Your Role :

• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for the manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
• Working to build strong business relationships within operating areas
• Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and distributed
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders including landowners, loggers, chipmill and W&FS personnel
• Working in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition to include: Administrative, Capital Employed, Transportation, inventories and Wood Cost
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional sourcing initiatives

The Experience You Will Bring : Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of wood procurement
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead :

• Wood Procurement Experience
• Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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