Procurement Forester / Log Sales (Forester)

  Northwest Hardwoods Inc

  Mill Creek, West Virginia, United States

Employment Opportunity: Procurement Forester / Log Sales – Mill Creek WV

Background:  Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry serving the furniture, cabinet, molding and millwork segments worldwide.  We operate manufacturing operations throughout the United States. 

Key Functions:  Responsibile for coordination, planning and management of timber and log procurement supplying Mill Creek, WV facility.  Personal, team and contractor safety compliance required.  Supply sawmill with quality logs, maintain targeted inventories, manage and promote positive supplier relationships.  Comply with legal and applicable agency requirements.  Interface with landowners, contractors, government representatives and sawmill personnel to ensure accurate and continuous supply. 

Job Requirements:

• Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with four years of practical forestry log buying experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office with working knowledge of GIS
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work safely.
• Strong skills in problem solving, ability to work through conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Compensation

The company provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical and dental health care coverage, short and long term disability, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401 (K) retirement plan.

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