Forester

Your Job

We are seeking a Forester to support operations at our manufacturing facility in Palatka, FL.

This position is based in the Clay County area, north of the Palatka facility.

This position will be responsible for working with timber harvesters and forest landowners to acquire wood for the Palatka pulp mill.

Our Team

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.

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, 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

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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Who We Are

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 operate one of the largest recycling businesses.

Our more than 30,0...