Procurement Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Homan Forest Products

  Fulton, Mississippi, United States

Job Description:

Homan Industries is a growth oriented company with operations in Fulton, MS. We have one of the most diverse offerings of any Southern Yellow Pine manufacturer in the South.

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Forester. The Procurement Forester will be responsible for purchasing and coordinating the log flow to meet production needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, develop, and maintain relationships with loggers.
  • Implement log procurement strategies to help position sawmill as a low-cost producer of lumber.
  • Work closely with other Homan Industries personnel to ensure optimal procurement approach.
  • Monitor and evaluate market data and information in the development of pricing and inventory.
  • Implement inventory strategies to align with mill needs, seasonal conditions, and current/forecasted markets.
  • Work closely with procurement and operations personnel to ensure log supply and log quality aligns with sawmill needs in order to maximize value and throughput.
  • Leads the organization in maintaining certification in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in forestry.
  • Registered Forester in Mississippi or obtain certification upon employment.
  • Knowledge of local markets preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of supply chain logistics including the harvesting and hauling of forest products.
  • Possess strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Detailed and results oriented.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Computer skills –Microsoft Excel and Word.