What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

 

 

EDUCATION:  BS Forestry or Business, other related fields will be considered

EXPERIENCE:  2 Years Minimum forestry related experience.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION (Detailed): The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate personal leadership while contributing to an engaged and successful team environment. The employee is responsible for the purchase and delivery of market and supply agreement fiber in support of the Pensacola Mill within the boundaries of annual budgets, inventory and volume targets. This position coordinates gate wood deliveries with assigned wood suppliers, and negotiates delivered purchase price and volumes on behalf of International Paper.  The successful candidate will monitor supplier performance versus target, forecast cost and production, and implement corrective action as needed to ensure targets are achieved.  The employee ensures compliance with company policies and procedures including contract administration, financial, safety, timber security and environmental policy. The successful candidate will have operational and administrative responsibilities for at least one wood storage yard including maintaining fiber inventory in compliance with corporate financial policy and safety performance standards. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to projects that will improve safety, logistics and cost to operate along with providing support for business reporting.  Position will be located in the Pensacola office and will cover a multiple county area in the basin.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  BS in Forestry, Business, or equivalent. Has a minimum of two years forestry or related experience. Fiber supply/procurement experience preferred. Employee must have demonstrated leadership skills and proficiency in analytical and communication skills.

 

COMPETENCIES:  Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Functional/Technical Skills, Business Acumen, Timely Decision Making, Integrity and Trust, Drive for Results

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans.