Forester

We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support our facilities in Camden, Corrigan, Diboll, and Pineland, TX. This position will be office-based at either our Camden, TX; Diboll, TX; or Pineland, TX mill. The ideal candidate will be within driving distance of one of these facilities.

About the role

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&F operates in some 15 U.S. states, and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, or individual landowners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
• Analyze datasets related to timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends to support informed decision-making
• Continuously improve analytical processes and tools through automation and innovation
• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for manufacturing facilities
• Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
• Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
• 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
• Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR at least 3 years’ experience in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• 3+ years of Stumpage or PAP procurement experience in the East Texas basin
• Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree

About Us

As a Koch company and 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 300,000 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.

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• 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.