Fiber Supply Associate - Mansfield

International Paper • Mansfield, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Fiber Supply Associate (FSA) position will be a member of the chip and fiber fuel team, and will procure fiber fuel (biomass) in support of the Mansfield Mill utilities area. In addition, the successful candidate will learn the other functions the Fiber Supply team performs in support of the mill, for example: safety leadership, communicating with the mill operations team, supplier relationship management, logistics coordination, contract negotiations, inventory management, and responsible sourcing due diligence.
The FSA will own and manage relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures, including financial, safety, raw material quality, environmental performance, and fiber certifications. Activities are divided between the mill, field (woods, chips mills, sawmills, etc.), and office environments. The FSA will be expected to analyze and interpret data to help solve problems, plan and forecast deliveries and costs, and improve the effectiveness of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Forestry, Business Management, Pulp & Paper Science, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain) or related field
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Self-starter
• Employee must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical communication and interpersonal skills
• Action Oriented
• Instills Trust
• Resourcefulness
• Tech Savvy
• Self Awareness
• Self Development

Responsibilities

• Procure fiber fuel (biomass) in support of the Mansfield Mill utilities area.
• Safety leadership
• Communicating with the mill operations team
• Supplier relationship management
• Logistics coordination
• Contract negotiations
• Inventory management
• Responsible sourcing due diligence
• Own and manage relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures, including financial, safety, raw material quality, environmental performance, and fiber certifications.
• Analyze and interpret data to help solve problems, plan and forecast deliveries and costs, and improve the effectiveness of the organization.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities
• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level