Regional Fiber Supply Manager

Enviva is seeking a Regional Fiber Supply Manager to join Enviva’s Fiber Procurement team.  This individual must possess strong leadership capabilities, possess an analytical mindset for problem solving, and have a bias for action.  The role reports to the Director, Enterprise Fiber Procurement and provides leadership & support to all sites within the region of scope.

Responsibilities 

• Using Enviva’s Four Pillars of Operational Discipline, this position is responsible for (4) key deliverables:
• Procuring the lowest cost fiber mix (best in class) to support plant operations
• Providing continuous, uninterrupted fiber supply (zero production impacts)
• Zero incident workplace (in plants and field operations)
• Meeting all Sustainability and sourcing requirements
• Responsibility for all aspects of Fiber supply within defined region
• Supplying the Right Fiber at the Right Time at the Right Price
• Driving continuous improvement in Fiber pricing to meet short and long-term financial goals, as well as to set the benchmark for fiber price in area of procurement
• Ensuring all Sustainability requirements are met for responsible sourcing and to uphold our values and commitment to the environment, shareholders, and customers
• Development of Regional Fiber Supply strategy, aligned with Enterprise goals and objectives, to maximize financial impact
• Execution of defined strategy and adjustment to strategy where gaps are realized and/or results are not achieved
• Utilization of data and analytical tools to make effective and efficient decisions, for example,
• Analyzing various data inputs to optimize supply to facilities based on location, cost, and quality
• Analyzing delivery information / trends to ensure suppliers are executing to supply plans
• Forecasting regional supply plans based on supplier-level information (tract location, pricing, volume)
• Creation and management of required tools and processes to define, execute, and communicate fiber supply plans on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Building relationships with supply base (in-woods and residual suppliers) to foster long-term and sustainable health for both parties
• Use a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Operations, Fiber Commodity Managers, and Fiber Director to satisfy fiber demands within cost targets and any other constraints
• Lead the Fiber Commodity Managers on day-to-day operational, safety, sustainability, and people issues
• Provide leadership – including listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors
• Follow defined safety procedures, encourage involvement, follow up on safety concerns, and model proper safe behaviors
• Ensuring all direct reports are properly trained, perform required responsibilities, and execute ad-hoc projects / tasks
• Effectively communicate both up, down, and across the organization

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 7 years of Fiber procurement experience
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience (leading a team), including:
• Development of team(s) and individuals
• Organizational to team goal alignment and performance management
• Budget creation, alignment, and execution
• Intimate working knowledge of logging operations

Education

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, logistics / supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or forestry

Communication Skills

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to effectively
  communicate to engineering staff, cross functional departments, and senior
  leadership

Computer/Technical Skills

• Analytical skills to digest data and creation actionable insights
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, PowerBI
• ArcGIS and imagery mapping experience is preferred
• Experience in LIMS or aptitude to learn

Other characteristics

• Natural leadership ability to resolve complex, multi-faceted problems
• Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail
• Exhibits high level of professionalism and sets an example for others to follow
• Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize complex and dynamic workload while maintaining a hands-on active management style and maintaining awareness of team activities
• Demonstrated interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
• Strong team building skills, including ability to coach, lead, and develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, drive action, and resolve conflict
• Desire to live near and work with a 24x7 manufacturing environment
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle