Other: | Six to nine year's experience in wood procurement or forestry related field. Knowledge of forest management, wood procurement, wood quality, market conditions for stumpage, pulp mill and sawmill requirements and specifications, landowner concerns, competitive environment, wood price structures, logging costs, wood supplier issues. Knowledge of SFI and state BMP guidelines. Understanding of finance and accounting concepts. Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills. 4-year degree in Forestry or related field preferred. Experience commensurate with formalized training or education may be considered. |
Description: | This position will manage a region to supply the best value wood to support Rayonier facilities. Continuity of supply, low costs and acceptable quality are key goals. Development of sources of supply and management weekly to supply Rayonier's wood needs. These will include not only gatewood sources, but also committed sources within agreed targets. This could also include the cruising, evaluation, purchase and harvesting of tracts of standing timber (TPAs). Understand the Rayonier mill processes and manage the quality of wood delivered to those facilities. Operate within SE Wood Procurement's SFI guidelines and Rayonier's Code of Corporate Conduct. |
