Job Title: Manager - Global Forest Technology and Resource Economics

Position Title:

Manager–Global Forest Technology and Resource Economics

Pay Rate:

$143,200 - 190,900

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s management incentive plans.

Relocation Assistance Available.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried/Full Time

 

Physical Location:

International Paper

International Place

6400 Poplar Ave.

Memphis, TN 38197

901-419-9000

 

The Job You Will Perform:

The Manager– Global Forest Technology and Resource Economics is responsible for providing thought leadership and technical direction for International Paper’s global fiber supply activities. The successful candidate will be a member of the Global Fiber Supply Lead Team and will be an active participant in issues related to tactical and longer-term fiber supply operations. The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and is expected to be a safety leader, support company initiatives and policies, and be willing to take on additional tasks as they arise. The position reports to the Vice President, Global Fiber Supply in Memphis, TN.

 

DUTIES:

• Ensure integration of best technical information and approaches into IP’s evaluation of domestic & global fiber supply issues & opportunities.
• Identify emerging trends/opportunities/challenges/technologies relevant to IP’s fiber supply strategy and translate them into actionable recommendations.
•  Lead IP’s multidisciplinary collaborative interactions with external technology programs and partners relevant to fiber supply (e.g., universities, governmental agencies, advocacy groups, contract service providers, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal resources (advanced analytics, disruptive technologies) to develop and integrate internal data management platforms & models (GIS, optimization, forecasting)
•  Develop improved internal decision support tools, incorporating relevant systems/technologies (remote sensing, resource data, market models)
• Provide technical guidance on the impacts of climate change and forest carbon issues related to fiber supply concerns, sustainability, and policy development.
• Refine IP’s quantification and management of risk in its fiber supply chain.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (experience within last 5 years):

• Excellent analytical and statistical skills, including an understanding of sampling and modern analytics. Knowledge of modern computer programming languages and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL), and familiarity with remote sensing methods and data sources used to monitor forests and land uses.
•  Familiarity with forest inventory and monitoring methods and databases, including the USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) database; understanding of how to apply FIA data, including its use in economic and timber supply modeling; knowledge of the theory and principles of forest biometrics, forest economics, forest management, and related disciplines,
• Understanding of forest carbon dynamics & carbon offset markets
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, and demonstrated professional writing skills
• Understanding of the impact of domestic and international macroeconomic changes on wood prices, including regional and local supply/demand relationships and the effects of these relationships on historical, current, and future wood prices.
• Ability to discern company wwod supply research needs and to translate them into clear, objective candidate projects.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, working independently and as a team player in a dynamic work environment.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Dealing with Ambiguity

· Managing Through Systems

· Customer Focus

· Integrity and Trust

· Getting things done

· Business Analytics

· Planning

· Teamwork

· Strategic Agility

· Business Acumen

· Creativity/innovation

· Drive for Results

· Approachability

· Listening

· Action Oriented

· Ethics & Values

 

EDUCATION: Highly preferred earned doctoral degree in forest biometrics, forest mensuration, forest economics, or a related field. An MS degree in an appropriate scientific discipline and five or more years of experience demonstrating increasing levels of personal/professional growth and leadership responsibility.

For immediate consideration, please click the link below to apply:
https://jobs.internationalpaper.com/job-invite/1057935/

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:`

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits, including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

 

The Career You Will Build:

· Leadership training

· Promotional opportunities

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team, and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce. We also produce pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues, globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.