Forester

Your Job

We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support Georgia-Pacific's Pulp and Paper manufacturing facility in Naheola, AL.

The position will be based in the West Alabama area and be responsible for purchasing roundwood.

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



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


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


* Build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas


* Assist in driving process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues


* Ensure all transactions are properly documented and managed


* Work in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition including: administration, capital-employed, transportation, inventories, quality and wood cost


* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures


* Actively represent Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree combined with 2+ years' experience in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain, OR 5+ years' experience


* Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead



* 3+ years of Stumpage or PAP procurement experience in the West Alabama basin


* Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar


* Experience with roundwood/chip inventories

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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...