Stumpage Leader

Your Job

We are seeking a Stumpage Leader to manage the Albany Lumber stumpage program. The position will be based at the Albany location and will report to the Wood & Fiber Supply Group Manager at Albany Lumber. This position will be responsible for working with timber suppliers, contractors and forest landowners to acquire pine for Albany Lumber with additional responsibilities supporting nearby GP operations.

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

• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills. Timber assessment will be a key responsibility including both volume estimation and market value determination for logging, hauling and stumpage.
• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for a manufacturing facility.
• Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas.
• Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues.
• Contract management which includes ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed. Support financial controls and timber security integral to the stumpage program.
• Working in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition to include: administration, capital-employed, transportation, inventories, quality and wood cost.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What Will Put You Ahead

• Wood procurement experience
• Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree

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Hiring Philosophy

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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 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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