Forest Industry Analyst

Mission of the Forest Industry Analyst

To support Forisk’s research and clients by maintaining and updating key Forisk datasets, analyzing forest industry drivers such as wood demand and capital investments, and creating client and research deliverable products with the Forisk team.

Who You’ll Work With

Forisk works as a team of collaborative researchers that cover areas of overlapping expertise to meet the needs of Forisk’s research products and clients. The Analyst will report to the Mill Database Product Manager and will work closely with other members of the team, including the Vice President of Research and Vice President of Client Services. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection, analysis, and research for Forisk’s mill and mill announcements databases while ensuring high standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Support data systems for the Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ) and the Wood Fiber Review.
• Support and conduct capital investment and forest industry research.
• Provide analytical support for other Forisk projects and clients as needed. This often includes generating charts, tables, and maps to support consulting studies and Forisk products.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of timber prices, wood fiber prices/markets, wood demand, and forest supplies.
• Contribute to and co-author on-going, in-house Forisk research related to timber markets, forest products manufacturing, and forest technology.

Expected Outcomes

• Capture weekly updates for mill announcements.
• Develop an understanding and expertise of capital investments in the forest products industry.
• Deliver analysis and interim deliverables to project manager(s) on time.
• Produce quality, thorough work products that address client and internal questions and needs.
• Support efforts to actively improve products and services, based on feedback collected from clients over time.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will have direct experience or exposure to forestry or natural resource operations, research, or markets. Strong communication skills—both oral and written—are essential for effectively collaborating with colleagues and clients. This role requires a data-driven mindset, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines. Adaptability and problem-solving skills are key to success in our dynamic environment. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a steadfast commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and transparent communication. A strong work ethic and a good sense of humor are also key qualities for thriving in this role.

Job Details

• This person will work in-person at Forisk’s office in Athens, Georgia.
• Forisk’s standard office hours are 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday.
• This is a full-time salaried position.
• Benefits include health insurance, FSA, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Application Instructions

Send your resume or CV along with a cover letter to Heather Clark at hsclark@forisk.com. Call Forisk at 770.725.8447 if you have questions.

About Forisk Consulting 

Founded in 2004, Forisk conducts applied, nationally-cited research to better understand the business of forestry and changes over time in timber markets. We discover how things work to help the forest industry make better decisions. This research supports the Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ), the Forisk Custom Market Forecast (CMF), the Forisk Wood Fiber Review, and Forisk’s North American Forest Industry Capacity Database (Mill Database). This research also supports consulting projects conducted for FRQ subscribers, and educational workshops delivered to senior management and investors in the timber-growing and wood-using industries. Current Forisk clients account for over 250 million tons of annual wood use and over 100 million acres of timberland ownership and management in North America. This includes firms and organizations based in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. www.forisk.com