Wood Procurement/Operations Forester

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 Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Wood Procurement/Operations Forester. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting to the Woodyard/Raw Material Manager, your role will be to assist the team in meeting department objectives in the areas of health and safety, performance, environmental compliance, and cost while at the same time managing processes to enhance wood quality.

Job Summary:

1. Manage the planning, procurement, and administration of fiber supply agreements
2. Develop and maintain supplier relationships with a wide range of diverse individuals and businesses
3. Work closely with the Woodyard and Fiberline to develop, implement and manage processes to improve wood yield and eliminate waste
4. Oversee an incoming inspection program of fiber supply to include load validation process
5. Assist the department in maintaining FSC, SFI, and PEFC certifications for wood fiber supply
6. Develop competency with our LIMS supplier payment and fiber tracking software
7. Partner with the Woodyard Assistant Superintendent to ensure a safe and efficient operation
8. Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of on-site fiber inventory
9. Work in conjunction with Accounting Department on weekly and month-end closing process
10. Assist with the day-to-day fiber deliveries
11. Oversight of records management/requirements
12. Collaborate with other team members for cross-functional training/knowledge
13. Work with forest industry associations and committees promoting sustainable forest management, logger and truck driver education and safety, and support for our industry    

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Preferred qualifications-degree in forestry or in a related field
• Preferred Registered Forester status
• Knowledge of wood procurement, wood quality, market conditions, forest management, landowner concerns, wood price structures, logging costs, wood supplier issues
• A safety-oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Strong computer skills including ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products
• Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management and understanding of financial and accounting practices
• Ability to build good business relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven
• Critical thinker/problem solver
• Valid driver’s license along with a safe driving record

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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