Forester- Brunswick

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 Brunswick Cellulose Mill.

The position will be based in the Brunswick area.

This position will be responsible for working with wood suppliers, timber harvesters, and forest landowners to acquire wood for Brunswick Cellulose primarily, although the individual may also assume responsibilities procuring logs for the Albany Sawmill.

What You Will Do



* Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for our manufacturing facilities


* Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills


* Working to build strong business relationships


* Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues


* Ensuring all transactions are properly handled


* Working with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition including Administrative, Capital Employed, Transportation, Inventories, Wood Cost, and Quality


* 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain


* Working knowledge and experience with MS Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead



* Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree


* Wood procurement experience

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As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

In addition to the products we make, we o...