Procurement Forester. Job in Kentwood LilyLifestyle Jobs

Drax is hiring a Procurement Forester for a full-time, on-site role in Kentwood, LA. The position involves tracking fiber supply for wood pellet production, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met, and supporting compliance with forest certification standards. Candidates should have a degree in forestry or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a supportive team environment.
Procurement Forester
Full-time, Permanent
On-site
Location: Gloster, MS

We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

So, what will you be doing?
• In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and analyzing the fiber supply across Southern NA for all wood pellet producing facilities. The core responsibilities and duties include:
• Work closely with the local Plant Manager and central Procurement team to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives are met
• Supports the pellet plants through the planning and execution of fiber purchases for the assigned facility
• Foster a data-driven approach to develop and sustain a low cost/high margin fiber supply strategy
• Support compliance with forest certification standards, lead role in internal and external audit processes
• Implementing purchasing process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on supplier management, supplier improvement, inventory management, and continuity of supply

Key Accountabilities:
• Be a proactive safety leader, creating a Safety First culture
• Manage weekly/monthly fiber inventory counts
• Perform tract audits
• Communicate with fiber suppliers
• Manage the execution of the fiber plan
• Assist in the development of fiber plan and budget
• Management of 3LOG/LIMS sources and contracts, including settlement of load disputes and reconciliation of fiber receipts

Who you are?
• Bachelors degree in Forestry or natural resources, supply chain management, business or related field or equivalent educational experience
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel; proficient with PowerPoint and Word
• Must be analytical and data-driven
• Ability to use statistical analysis tools a plus
• Experience with 3Log/Aldata, PowerBI, and GIS an advantage
• Superb attention to detail
• Project & time management skills are necessary
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism

What's it like to work at Drax?

The Perks:
• A competitive salary, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience.
• Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

We're committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:
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