Raw Materials Manager

::: {title=} The McComb Raw Material Manager is a key part of the MS/LA Area Wood Products Raw Material Team. The position reports to the MS/LA Area Raw Material Manager with a dotted line relationship to the McComb Manufacturing Mill Manager. As Raw Material Manager, you are responsible for leading the raw material function to support the success of the McComb mill and are accountable for all raw material log purchases and sales, support of mill residual sales and flows. The position is located in the McComb, MS area. **In this role you will:** - Lead the development and execution of a sustainable raw material sourcing plan for the mill. The sourcing plans will be developed in conjunction with the MS/LA Area raw material strategy. - Be a key working member and leader in the MS/LA Raw Material Team, and a key member of the McComb mill management team - Maintain knowledge of all raw material sourcing increments and suppliers for stumpage and gate-wood purchases - Develop working knowledge of the mill's production processes and products (customers) and understand the key raw material attributes which impact mill margins - Develop and manage the raw material sources and log inventory over the annual cycle to maximize mill margins - Support MS/LA Area By-Products Rep with residual sales - Be responsible for leading and developing a team of Raw Material Representatives - 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 - Enhance/build business relationships throughout the raw material supply chain - Manage Forest Certification ::: ::: {title=} ::: {title=} Qualifications ::: - Associate's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field, and at least 5 years equivalent job experience. Bachelors degree in Forestry or related field is preferred - Demonstrated excellence or experience in all procurement functional areas is expected - Safety leader and role model - Demonstrated team player, and possesses the ability to participate and engage as a member of the MS/LA Area Raw Material leadership team and the McComb mill management team - Knowledge of key raw material components which impact mill margins - Knowledge of mill residual components and impact to mill margins - Previous experience in: Stumpage appraisal and purchases, negotiating stumpage and gate-wood / outside purchases, valuation of third-party products, timber cruising and cruise analysis - Knowledge of open market supply dynamics; Understanding of customer needs - Possesses budget and planning skills - Knowledge of financial, and cost analysis - Knowledge of logging and basic lumber manufacturing - Ability to lead and or work 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 communication, time management and selling/persuasion skills - 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 :::

Created: 2025-08-27