Supt., Wood Procurement Jobs

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Develop, implement and report the strategy, tactics and results of the Wood Procurement Department. Understand and align business operations and Wood Procurement as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but, not limited to the following.

• Maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor competitive markets.
• Assist in maintenance of wood related certifications for the West Monroe Mill.
• Manage administration of assigned supply agreements.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve the cost of fiber, while managing supply risk.
• Assist with month-end inventories.
• • Assist with month-end inventories.
  • Up to 75% day travel, occasional overnight travel
  • Other duties as assigned.
  
  

  The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  
  
• Up to 75% day travel, occasional overnight travel
• Negotiate pricing on wood (roundwood, chips, and bark) and transportation.
• Interface closely with team to coordinate the wood, chip, and fuelwood deliveries and inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In coordination with the Manager, Wood Procurement, implement the defined strategy for sourcing/purchasing wood and bark for the mill from all sources.

Required Skills

SKILLS:

• Self-Starter
• Proficient in negotiating skills
• Continuous Improvement Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Problem solving skills
• Understands how to drive initiatives to improve the cost of fiber
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• High sense of urgency
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Driving for extended periods
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.

Required Experience

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of mill-oriented experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Controlled Wood Standard, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standards and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard for Wood Procurement Systems.
• 5 years of Wood Purchasing or Forest Management experience

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of government compliance regulations related to forestry, logging and transportation
• Demonstrated knowledge of forestry practices
• Four-year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Forestry or related field or eight (8) years of compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree

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