Regional Timber Supply & Inventory Planning Manager

Stella-Jones

2d • CA$73,000 - CA$91,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Regional Timber Supply & Inventory Planning Manager to oversee the end-to-end management of timber procurement, inventory planning, and supply coordination across red pine and white wood operations. This role bridges the gap between field-level timber development and manufacturing requirements, ensuring a sustained, compliant, and cost-effective flow of raw materials. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the position manages the balance between harvest planning, inventory targets, and production demand. This is a remote position with significant time spent on the road (50–60%), visiting supplier yards, Crown land, and active harvesting sites. The successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and operating independently.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience within the forestry sector, specifically involving administrative, operational, or supply chain functions
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract
• Ability to create and analyze reports
• Ability to read and understand contracts and specifications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel 50–60% of the time to supplier yards, harvest sites, and plant locations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate operational data into actionable supply strategies
• Creative problem-solving mindset
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments (e.g., Procurement, Transportation, EHS)
• Effective communication skills, capable of managing relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience within the pole or timber manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chains in a regional forestry context

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly pole projection and wood flow planning
• Review supplier pole production (actual vs. forecast), identify surpluses and shortages, and support the annual production budget
• Visit and inspect inventory at supplier yards (at least annually), reviewing inventory rotation and aging
• Assist with annual inventory counts
• Track plant and supplier inventory by species, dimensions, and moisture content to support the wood flow plan
• Advise plants and Sales on cutbacks and substitutions
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the Red Pine Senior Manager and stakeholders to discuss inventory positions and challenges
• Provide quote coverage for small spot business
• Assist with white wood inventory levels planning and scheduling at each treating plant (min/max) to meet production requirements; work with plant managers, the Senior Director, and suppliers to maintain target inventory
• Input stock transfer orders, white wood purchase orders, and assist with customs and border paperwork for white wood inventory originating at a treating plant
• Identify gaps between white wood inventory and plant production schedules; notify stakeholders, including the Regional Inventory Manager, of excess inventory and shortages
• Collaborate with Transportation to plan and coordinate movements, maximize transportation opportunities, and manage white wood railcar pool utilization and forecasted schedules
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Provide a continuous supply of barkie poles to meet established annual production requirements
• Cruise land to determine volume, size, and quality of timber stands
• Assess timber sales from Ontario sales and MNR rules
• Oversee logging contractors on timber sales and purchased tracts
• Inspect and evaluate potential timber sales; follow up with successful purchasers for possible pole production
• Mark barkie poles in standing timber and train contractors on marking procedures
• Purchase and balance raw materials inventory to meet required production levels
• Monitor barkie yields to ensure cost efficiency and budget targets are met
• Maintain and develop new relationships with suppliers of barkies and fibre
• Arrange transportation of purchases as needed
• Ensure proper quantity and quality of materials received at locations
• Supervise manufacturing of barkie poles for quality control and direct sizes toward company needs
• Provide day-to-day contact with and supervision of contractors and suppliers
• Work closely with Woodlands Manager(s) on managing woodlands goals and planning all activities to meet legal and financial objectives
• Visit all pole potential areas on Crown land and evaluate pole potential, including volume estimation in standing timber
• Follow and regularly visit all active pole harvesting sectors on Crown land during operation time
• Collaborate with coworkers, log buyers, accounting, contractors, consultants, and members of the public
• Communicate regularly with staff to ensure personnel, reporting, organizational, and system requirements are raised and addressed with a goal of continuous improvement
• Assist in the preparation of fibre supply forecasts, including monthly estimates of pole volume for each individual job
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, accruals, and forecasts; manage spending to achieve goals
• Review and sign off on supplier statements
• Audit and inspect inventory quality and profile at white wood pole suppliers
• Regularly update the Director on work status
• Collaborate with EH&S Coordinators to ensure compliance with workplace regulations and policies
• Identify new ESG opportunities and report findings to the Senior Manager for evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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