Wood Procurement Specialist

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Wood Procurement Specialist. This job is full-time permanent.

This position reports to the Wood Procurement Manager at the Nekoosa, WI Mill, but has responsibility at both mills. As part of our team, this individual will support the wood procurement functions and certification requirements (SFI, FSC, PEFC, EUDR, ISO) of the Nekoosa, WI and Rothschild, WI paper mills.  Depending on business needs, this position will require a minimum of one day per week at each of our two mills (approximately an hour apart). There are some opportunities for working remotely for the duration of the week. Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate professional operation of the wood procurement department.
• Managing supplier data and payments in the LIMS system.
• Management and reporting of purchase tract information for both mills.
• Monitoring, recording and reporting of fiber quality and cost data.
• Input into the month end reporting and budgeting processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key resources/stakeholders at both of our mills.
• Provide accurate data to support decision making for the Wood Procurement managers.
• Monitor evolving developments within the certification and participate in action planning to meet the requirements on “day one” of the EUDR’s implementation.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the certification reporting requirements and recommend/implement strategies for meeting those requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of all Domtar certifications and EUDR data requests.
• Collaborate with those responsible for certification reporting from other Domtar facilities.
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers to ensure compliance with certification demands.
• Periodically audit compliance of vendors/suppliers.

Your Profile: Self-starter who is highly organized, has strong time-management skills, is deadline driven, and can “flex” schedule to the needs of the business. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. The successful candidate will be developing many of their own processes and goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will be highly competent with the tools in Microsoft Office. Some experience with an ERP system is required. Proven ability to operate in a remote work setting is a must. Live within a 2-hour radius of both mills.

Preferred Qualifications:  Previous experience in a manufacturing support role is beneficial.  Previous experience using the LIMS payment system is desirable, but not necessary.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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