Raw Material Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Holden, LA

121d • $97,351 - $146,027

About The Position

The Holden Raw Material Manager is a key part of the MS/LA Area Wood Products Raw Material Team. The position reports to the MS/LA Area Raw Material Manager with a dotted line relationship to the Holden Manufacturing Mill Manager. As Raw Material Manager, you are responsible for leading the raw material function to support the success of the Holden mill and are accountable for all raw material log purchases and sales, support of mill residual sales and flows. The position is located in the Holden, LA area.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field, and at least 5 years equivalent job experience.
• Demonstrated excellence or experience in all procurement functional areas is expected.
• Safety leader and role model.
• Demonstrated team player, and possesses the ability to participate and engage as a member of the MS/LA Area Raw Material leadership team and the Holden mill management team.
• Knowledge of key raw material components which impact mill margins.
• Knowledge of mill residual components and impact to mill margins.
• Previous experience in: Stumpage appraisal and purchases, negotiating stumpage and gate-wood / outside purchases, valuation of third-party products, timber cruising and cruise analysis.
• Knowledge of open market supply dynamics; Understanding of customer needs.
• Possesses budget and planning skills.
• Knowledge of financial, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of logging and basic lumber manufacturing.
• Ability to lead and or work with a diverse team of people.
• Ability to successfully lead initiatives that maximize wood products and shareholder value.
• Ability to work across organizational/functional boundaries effectively.
• Excellent communication, time management and selling/persuasion skills.
• Excellent computer skills with ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office software as well as internal systems.
• Understand the accounting systems and statements utilized in raw materials.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a sustainable raw material sourcing plan for the mill.
• Be a key working member and leader in the MS/LA Raw Material Team, and a key member of the Holden mill management team.
• Maintain knowledge of all raw material sourcing increments and suppliers for stumpage and gate-wood purchases.
• Develop working knowledge of the mill's production processes and products (customers) and understand the key raw material attributes which impact mill margins.
• Develop and manage the raw material sources and log inventory over the annual cycle to maximize mill margins.
• Support MS/LA Area By-Products Rep with residual sales.
• Be responsible for leading and developing a team of Raw Material Representatives.
• Utilize skills including situational management, coaching, counseling, facilitating, performance appraisal and development, team building and time management skills as well as teaching/developing technical skills of team members.
• Enhance/build business relationships throughout the raw material supply chain.
• Manage Forest Certification.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual merit-increase program.
• Target salary range of $97,351-$146,027 based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Program, offering a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay.
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism and diversity networks.
• Paid vacation of 3 weeks during the first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year and paid parental leave for full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Associate degree