Procurement Forester - Stumpage

About the position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. We have an opportunity for a Procurement Forester to join our Eastern Virginia team to assist in aggressively managing fiber purchase requirements, supporting the overall region objectives to maintain the lowest cost, highest quality fiber sourcing in support of mill's forecasted needs while maintaining the highest compliance with safety and environmental requirements. This Procurement Forester role will work with landowners to secure delivered volumes of pulpwood to our Hopewell and West Point mills with support as needed for the Roanoke Rapids mill. The position will be relied on principally to identify and develop fiber supply but will also be expected to mentor and develop associates, lead and develop support team initiatives, and provide strong customer service to our mill customer.

Responsibilities

• Lead, promote, enhance, and model WestRock's safety and environmentally conscious culture.
• Assist the Area Manager in executing the annual strategic purchase plan to provide the highest value fiber to the digester across the annual cycle.
• Identify and develop fiber sources and ensure a consistent supply of targeted levels of delivered fiber through external purchases.
• Assist in the development of tactical plans supporting the annual strategy to deliver on mill requirements.
• Lead the ground level execution of the tactical plans.
• Demonstrate robust understanding of market data and prepare business strategy recommendations.
• Work with other members of the regional team in the execution of the fiber supply plan.
• Effectively evaluate delivered fiber opportunities and negotiate pricing based on market demands.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders regarding operations, strategies, and status of execution.
• Assist the Area Manager in the development and reporting of timely and accurate financial information.
• Mentor Associate Forester level staff in regional and procurement operations.
• Represent WestRock in the community by participating in associations, workshops, and civic and government affairs.

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years of Forestry experience related to working with landowners to purchase timber.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple external logging operations to maintain targeted delivered fiber volumes.
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field, or 5 years of equivalent Forestry experience.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers.