• Procurement Forester

    Hunt Forest Products (Taylor, LA)


    Hunt Forest Products, LLC is seeking a Procurement Forester to join our team at our state-of-the-art mill in Taylor, La. This position may work independently or with a team in managing, conserving, and harvesting forests.

     

    The successful candidate will coordinate closely with others during loading/unloading of forest products or machinery and is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of wood products and the machinery used to manage the forest.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    + Ensure a steady and cost-effective raw material supply to Bienville Lumber, LLC

    + Develop and maintain supply agreements with Landowners and Suppliers

    + Reconnaissance of Stumpage Sales/Gatewood and Tract Pricing

    + Maintain knowledge of current timber markets/regularly scheduled reporting of log prices, availability, and market conditions

    + Manage log inventory/Work with Procurement Manager to ensure log quality and specification

    + Coordinate Log Flow with other Procurement Managers and Woodflow Manager at Hunt Forest Products, LLC facilities

    + Promote and maintain a safe work environment

    + SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification-Monitor and ensure compliance of SFI Objectives

    + Assist with internal and annual audits for SFI Fiber Source Certification

    + Reports to Procurement Manager Bienville Lumber-Hunt Forest Products, LLC

    + Moderate travel required

    Preferred Skills:

    + Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

    + Familiar with common data and industry analytical tools such as Microsoft Office and Forest 2 Market/TimberMart South

    + Team Building and Safety Oriented

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

    + Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from an SAF Accredited University Preferred

    + 3 years Forestry experience required

    + Knowledge and Experience with Forest Certification/SFI, FSC, and American Tree Farm Preferred

    + Timber Procurement Experience desired

    Compensation:

    + Salary based on experience and qualifications; excellent benefits package.

     

    Hunt Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.

    Benefits:

    + 401(k)

    + 401(k) matching

    + Dental insurance

    + Employee assistance program

    + Flexible spending account

    + Health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Paid time off

    + Employee Referral program

    + Employee Tuition Assistance

    + Vision insurance