Forester

We are seeking a Forester to support operations at our manufacturing facility in Palatka, FL. This position is based in the Clay County area, north of the Palatka facility. This position will be responsible for working with timber harvesters and forest landowners to acquire wood for the Palatka pulp mill.

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.

• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for our manufacturing facilities
• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem‑solving skills
• Working to build strong business relationships
• Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Ensuring all transactions are properly handled
• Working with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition including Administrative, Capital Employed, Transportation, Inventories, 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 sourcing initiatives

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

• Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.