Timber Procurement Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the purchase of standing timber assets. Contract administration and/or supervision and development of contractors and employees in timber appraisal. Harvest planning, contract negotiation and administration, sales and delivery of raw material from the harvest of standing timber asset. Management of log quality, environmental, and safety systems that ensure compliance. 
This position will be located in Millport, AL.

• Minimum of two years of practical experience preferred.

• BS in forestry, BS/BA in a related field.

• Personal computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing.

• Basic understanding of statistics.

• Thorough understanding of and ability to perform accurate timber cruises and appraisals.

• Ability to recon timber, use aerial photography and design cruises resulting in accurate timber appraisals.

• Knowledge and understanding of various log scales and measures; able to determine and use conversion of harvesting and transportation systems, their cost structure and rate determination methods.

• Ability to analyze competitive bid data, vendor wood prices and competitor information to develop raw material strategies.

• Ability to use cost, volume, quality and other supplier data to evaluate performance.

• Knowledge of and ability to recognize conformance to safety, environmental, labor and transportation concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries.

• Ability to manage vendors or suppliers.

• Demonstrated leadership in employee and contractor safety performance and safety process improvement.

• Ability to serve as an industry representative for timber industry groups

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $68,400-$122,000 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 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: 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 opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.