HTI has two immediate openings for experienced Foresters with a growing green energy product manufacturer located just south of Little Rock, Arkansas. These are direct hire, full-time, salaried positions. Both roles have the ability to be hybrid (work from home a few days per week) after the first 3-6 months. The company offers a great work culture and comprehensive benefits, as well as relocation assistance for candidates located outside of the Little Rock area.Salary ranges will depend on education and experience, and are approximately:
- Forester/ Fiber Procurement Manager - $115,000-$120,000 / year
- Forester/ Fiber Procurement Specialist - $90,000 - $105,000 / year
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in forestry, agricultural economics, or related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in forestry (3+ years of experience).
- Procurement and logistics experience.
- Working knowledge of Excel for tracking information.
- Working knowledge of forestry and chain of custody certification.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS to track feedstock purchases.
Job Description:You will play a vital role in managing and optimizing the company's wood fiber resources. Your responsibilities will include conducting forest checks, supplier relations management, inventory management, and ensuring sustainable harvesting practices. You will work closely with the forestry and sustainability team to ensure the efficient and sustainable supply of wood fiber to the manufacturing facility. Responsibilities:
- Maintain relationships and regular communication with suppliers in all aspects of fiber procurement and delivery schedules.
- Maintain complete overview of the market and report findings on opportunities and risks.
- Negotiate fiber contracts at least cost to required quality and sustainability specifications for existing and future facilities.
- Manage daily delivery of all fiber types to ensure that the plants can maintain continuous operations.
- Maintain database of fiber suppliers to include information on price, volume, location of purchases, product type, supplier sustainability certificates, and additional information as needed.
- Generate and track purchase orders.
- Generate and track source requests.
- Conduct BMP checks (Best Management Practices).
- Conduct forest and mill sustainability checks.
- These positions involve travel within the region (by vehicle) to visit supplier sites/forests, and the company provides a stipend or mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in forestry, agricultural economics, or related field.
- Procurement and logistics experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in forestry (3+ years of experience).
- Working knowledge of Excel for tracking information.
- Working knowledge of forestry and chain of custody certification.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS to track feedstock purchases.
Benefits include:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability
- 401K with company match
INDPROKeywords: Forester, Forestry, Procurement Forester, Commodity Manager, Green Energy, Green Industry