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.