Raw Material Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Millport, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Raw Material Manager, you are responsible for leading the raw material function to support the success of Millport, AL mill and are accountable for all raw material log purchases and sales, monitoring mill residual sales and flows. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines and locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

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 Southern Area Raw Material leadership team and the Millport 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

• Bachelors degree in Forestry or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a sustainable raw material sourcing plan for the mill. The sourcing plans will be developed in conjunction with the Southern Area raw material strategy.
• Be a key working member and leader in the Mississippi/Alabama Raw Material Team, and a key member of the Millport 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
• Manage 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

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support personal volunteerism
• Sponsor a host of diversity networks
• Promote mentoring
• Provide training and development opportunities
• Enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
• 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
• Vacation accrual for future use after six months of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree