US - Forester-Buyer

Stella-Jones Company seeks a qualified Forester-Buyer to join the team. This role will contribute to the timber procurement program of designated Operations and is responsible for maintaining the quality and cost-effectiveness of pole timber purchased. Position will locate, cruise, and mark poles in Northern Western Washington, including Skagit and the Peninsula regions. Responsibilities: Provides a continuous monthly supply of poles to accomplish established annual production requirements. Cruises land to determine volume, size and quality of timber stands. Purchases and balances raw materials inventory to meet required production levels. Monitors barkie yields to ensure cost efficiency is maintained and budget requirements are met. Calculates cruises to ensure proper volumes and values are established to purchase tracts at or below market price. Maintains and develops new relationships with sellers of raw materials. May contact carriers to arrange transportation of purchases. Ensures proper quantity and quality of materials received to locations. Supervises manufacturing of poles to ensure quality control and directs sizes toward company needs. Oversees logging crews to ensure proper processing of materials. Contacts and follows up on any open market producers that have material fitting production needs. Responds to and performs on special market requirements for poles and piling. Inspects and evaluates potential timber sales and follows up with successful purchasers for possible pole production. Maintains contacts in the industry and related areas to develop information regarding future pole production potentials and market information on poles, piling, and other products. Reports findings on a regular basis. Provides a monthly estimate of pole volume to be produced by each individual or job. Visits competitors and related company facilities to maintain a current knowledge of methods and costs typical of the industry's best/worst companies. Attends meetings, trade shows, seminars, etc. to maintain current knowledge and best practices. Participates and contribute to company safety program. Performs other related duties as assigned.  Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or related field preferred; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 5 years timber experience License/Certification: Driver's License Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills  Solid decision making and strong analytical skills Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite Self-starter, able to work independently Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace Comprehensive total benefits package Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies Long-Term Disability Coverage Access to a robust employee assistance program Competitive compensation Annual bonus program opportunity 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred) Paid time off and holidays Career advancement opportunities Ability to purchase Company stock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled