This position is a key part of the Southern Area Wood Products Raw Material Team. The position reports to the North Carolina (NC) Area Raw Material Manager with a dotted line relationship to the New Bern Mill Manager.This position is responsible for leading the raw material function to support the success of the mill. The position is accountable for all raw material log purchases and sales, plus mill residual sales and flows. The role will require working cooperatively with other Southern area Raw Material Managers to maximize Wood Products margins.
Key FunctionsLead the development and execution of a sustainable raw material sourcing plan for the mill. The sourcing plans will be developed in conjunction with Wood Products Raw Material Strategies.The position will be a key working member and leader in the NC Area Raw Material Team, and a key member of the New Bern Mill Management Team.
The position will require knowledge of all raw material sources and suppliers - fee, non-fee and OSP. The role will also require understanding of the mill’s production processes and products (customers) plus the key raw material attributes which impact mill margins.
The role will be accountable to develop and manage the raw material sources and log inventory to maximize mill margins. This position is also responsible for the marketing, transportation, and procurement of residual products. Residual product marketing and transportation must be executed in a manner that maximizes return to the facilities, assures the integrity of facility production schedules, and aligns with overall regional procurement and marketing strategies.
This position is accountable for an entrepreneurial approach to understanding market options including emerging markets and capturing associated opportunities to generate incremental margin.
The successful candidate will have experience in utilizing skills including situational management, coaching, counseling, facilitating, performance appraisal and development, team building and time management skills as well as teaching/developing technical skills of the team members.
JobOperations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationUSA-NC-Vanceboro
ScheduleFull-time
Job LevelManager
Job TypeExperienced
ShiftDay (1st)
TravelYes, 25 % of the Time
Relocation AssistanceAvailable

• MS or BS in Forestry or BS/BA in a related field and at least 5 years equivalent job experience.
• Demonstrated excellence or experience in all procurement functional areas is expected:
• Safety leader and role model
• Demonstrated team player, and the ability to participate and engage as a member of multiple management teams
• Knowledge of key raw material components which impact mill margins
• Stumpage appraisal and purchases
• Negotiate stumpage and vendor wood (OSP) purchases
• Valuation of third-party products
• Timber cruising and cruise analysis
• Budget and planning skills
• Logging knowledge and cost analysis
• Financial analysis skills
• Basic manufacturing knowledge
• Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills
• Understanding of customer needs
• Development, replication and execution of south-wide procurement best practices
• Accountable for maximizing the cash contribution of mill residual product lines
• Marketing and transportation of residual products from the mill
• Procurement of boiler fuel for the mill on an as needed basis
• Provide and manage contract services at all facilities as needed to meet market commitments and support mill production schedules
• Be point of contact with customers in regards to volumes, delivery schedule and change events
• Development, replication and execution of marketing best practices
• Ability to lead and or work with a diverse team of people
• Ability to successfully lead initiatives that maximize wood products and shareholder value
• Ability to work across organizational/functional boundaries effectively
• Excellent communication, time management and selling/persuasion skills
• Excellent computer skills with ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office software as well as internal systems

Our Investment in You: What We Offer Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $94,977 to $142,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees
About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.