Fiber Inventory Specialist

Enviva•Cottondale, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Supply and Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing fiber inventories and supporting fiber supply operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective mill production. This role oversees inventory tracking, forecasting, reporting, and supply coordination while partnering with Operations, Fiber Supply, and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and support business objectives.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Forestry, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, or a related field
At least one (1) year of experience in forestry, inventory management, supply chain, procurement, operations, logistics, or a related field
Drone pilot’s license or demonstrated capabilities to become certified for drone operation
Working knowledge of forestry, logging best practices, and sustainability certification schemes
Willingness to travel to and operate in remote outdoor environments
A valid driver’s license and vehicle
Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining supplier relationships
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Excel
Enterprise focus – Be a catalyst to drive enterprise-based decision making in the procurement area
Humble – quick to point out the contributions of others, slow to seek personal attention, shares credit, emphasizes team over self and defines success collectively rather than individually
Hungry – Self-motivated and diligent, constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity to help the team succeed, willing to step outside of area of direct responsibility to get the job done, focuses on achieving results / outcomes
People Smart – Interpersonally appropriate and aware – demonstrate good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of words and actions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Forestry, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, or a related field.
Two to four years of experience in forestry, fiber procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or a related industry.
Experience with inventory forecasting, reporting, data analysis, or business intelligence tools.
Experience operating drones and/or conducting drone-based inventory analysis.

Responsibilities

Own all inventory processes for respective sites, including: Drone flight and manual inventory processes, Calculation, analysis and reconciliation of inventories, Report out and visualization of inventories
Complete physical inventories on site (min 1x/wk)
Use of drone to complete analysis
Manual process serves as back-up
Partner with Regional Fiber Manager by providing inventory analysis and forecasting to help build purchase plans
Work directly with Operations to set inventory target levels and processes around managing inventories: Contingency planning for surge/reduced demand, Alternatives for unloading/fiber receipts in the event of equipment downtime
Communicate inventories and inform all relevant parties (Fiber/Ops) of changes in supply, demand, and/or ability to receive materials
Understanding of fiber specifications and knowledge of fiber testing processes to assist in testing of raw materials
Obtain base-level knowledge of Commodity Manager responsibilities to serve as Team Back-up and potential career progression
Communicate necessary information on behalf of Enviva to suppliers, ensuring communication supports Enviva’s core values and aligns with organization goals and objectives
Procure most financially beneficial fiber to Enviva’s/Plant’s respective overall P&L, while ensure supply volume meets required demand for mill production
Maintain knowledge of supplier operating capacity and ensure supplier harvest / delivery plans consistently satisfy supply plans defined by Regional Fiber Supply Planner
Track and communicate performance (safety, delivery, cost, quality) trend information with suppliers and identify / suggest areas for continuous improvement to suppliers
Ensure suppliers provide current and accurate legal and sustainability documentation (MWPAs, financial payment information, insurance, contracts, and so on)
Provide tract setup information to administrative staff to ensure material can be procured in accordance with our Sustainability policies and can be received at appropriate sites
Perform required forestry / sustainability / certification related audits
Identify, communicate, and validate new potential sources of supply as necessary to fulfill supply plans or mitigate supplier performance issues
Develop, maintain, and communicate intimate knowledge of the current state of fiber supply business in the operating area, including competitor activity
Perform ad-hoc projects / tasks as needed to support team and company objectives.