Raw Material Manager

Overview

The Montana Raw Material Manager has a key role in the success of the Weyerhaeuser Montana mills. The position reports to the Montana Area Raw Material Manager and works closely with the Kalispell and Columbia Falls Mill Leadership Team. The Montana Raw Material Manager is accountable for log procurement and support for the Montana Integrated mill set which includes the Kalispell Plywood and Lumber and Columbia Falls MDF mills.

The position is based in Kalispell, Montana.

• Lead the development and execution of a sustainable raw material log sourcing plan for the Montana mills.
• Be a key leader for the Montana Raw Material and Montana mill leadership teams.
• Maintain knowledge of raw material contractors and suppliers for purchased stumpage and outside log purchases. Enhance/build business relationships throughout the raw material supply chain.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers negotiating volume and rates.
• Actively participate in key collaboratives, industry groups and with agency leaders to promote sustainable harvesting in Montana Forests.
• Develop working knowledge of the mill’s production processes and products and understand the key raw material attributes which impact mill margins.
• Create a raw material sourcing plan targeting mill needs for volume, quality, species, and value.
• Develop and manage the raw material sources and log inventory over the annual cycle to maximize mill margins.
• Be responsible for leading and developing a team of Raw Material Representatives to support and guide sourcing area and plans.
• Utilize skills including situational management, coaching, counseling, facilitating, performance appraisal and development, team building and time management skills as well as teaching/developing technical skills of team members.
• Manage the Montana SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification.

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field, and at least 5 years equivalent job experience. Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence or experience in all procurement functional areas.
• Safety leader and role model.
• Demonstrated collaborator with excellent communication, time management, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of key raw material components which impact mill margins.
• Previous experience in:
  Stumpage appraisal and purchases of non-fee sales, negotiating outside purchases, valuation of third-party products, timber cruising, and cruise analysis.
• Knowledge of open market supply dynamics;
  Understanding of customer needs.
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics and details of working with public agencies on timber sale contracts.
• Possesses budget and planning skills.
• Knowledge of financial and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of timber harvest, transportation and basic lumber manufacturing.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of people.
• Ability to successfully lead initiatives that maximize wood products and shareholder value.
• Ability to work across organizational/functional boundaries effectively.
• Excellent computer skills with ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office software as well as internal systems.
• Understand the accounting systems and statements utilized in raw materials.

Compensation
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This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,811-$148,217 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits
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When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development…