Forester

Georgia-Pacific’s Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company’s mills have a reliable supply of logs, wood fiber, and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper, and building products manufacturing operations. W&FS operates in approximately 15 U.S. states and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, and individual landowners.

We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill. The position will be based south of Albany, Georgia, and will report to the Wood & Fiber Supply Area Manager at Albany Lumber. This position will be responsible for working with timber harvesters and forest landowners to acquire pine for Albany Lumber, with additional responsibilities supporting nearby GP operations.

What You Will Do

• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for a manufacturing facility
• Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
• Assisting in driving process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
• Working in conjunction with the W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition, including 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