Area Manager - Fiber Procurement & Sales

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Manager to join our Wood and Fiber Sourcing team.

In this role, you will lead the execution of strategic fiber sourcing and sales initiatives across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, supporting multiple forest products manufacturing operations.

Success in this position requires close collaboration with manufacturing teams, logistics partners, and key business support functions, including finance, accounting, and legal, to align procurement and sales strategies, maintain reliable and sustainable supply chains, and maximize business profitability.

This is a preferred office-based role and can sit at our facility in Fordyce, AR, Gurdon, AR, New Augusta, MS, Diboll, TX, or Camden, TX.

This role requires up to 30% travel (mostly day travel, occasional overnight travel).

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific Wood and Fiber Supply, we play a vital role in supporting our company's vision by ensuring a reliable, sustainable flow of wood resources to our mills.

Operating across fifteen states and partnering with a diverse range of landowners, our team applies Principle Based Management® (PBM) to maximize long-term value for our business partners, customers, and communities.

What You Will Do


* Manages end to end sales and procurement activities for ~2 million+ tons annually, delivering optimized execution, strategic sourcing, and resilient supply chain operations across regional markets.


* Using analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate, optimize purchase and sales strategies, creating the greatest long-term value for our business partners.


* Building mutually beneficial relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, aligning with Principle Based Management® and the SS&P Vision.


* Collaborating with the team and leveraging technology to transform, eliminate waste, and develop innovative solutions.


* Ensuring all transactions are accurately documented, distributed, aligned with compliance standards, meet financial controls and stewardship requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 5+ years' experience in purchasing and sales, supply chain, wood and fiber procurement, or similar/related field


* Effective oral and written communication skills


* Healthy curiosity to gain knowledge and perform incremental analysis


* Ability to develop mutual understanding and influence through data-based economic thinking


* Willing to travel up to 30%


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

What Will Put You Ahead


* Based within the operating region (AR, LA, MS, TX)


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Forestry, Business, Supply Chain


* MBA or Master's degree or higher in Forestry, Business, or Supply Chain


* Experience working in the wood and fiber supply industry


* Progressive wood products procurement/sales experience

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