What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forester position at Koch?
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.
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 higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field
- 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
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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