Forester

About the role

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 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.

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
• 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 present 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 to include: 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

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 (Preferred)

• 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.

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, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.