Procurement Forester

Qualifications

· BS in Forestry – Registered Forester

· Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in timber procurement and logging operations

· Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email

· Strong negotiating, analytical, and communication skills

· Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

Full Time Position

Rutland Lumber Company is an independent sawmill, located, in Collins, MS. This is a growing company with a loyal customer base and well-earned reputation for high quality and superior service.

Currently we have an opening for an experienced Procurement Forester. Applicants should have verifiable experience as a Procurement Forester, with a strong work ethic, and superior workmanship. Our company provides excellent wages and benefits.

Responsibilities

· Timber Procurement – Identify, cruise, appraise, and purchase standing timber (stumpage) and negotiate delivered wood

· Relationship Management – Build and maintain long-term relationships with landowners, timber dealers, contractors, and loggers.

· Contract Administration – Develop, negotiate, and execute timber contracts, draw up timber deeds and record at courthouse, ensuring compliance with sustainability and understand and provide certification standards (SFI/FSC)

· Harvest Oversight – Supervise logging operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance (Best management Practices), and proper log utilization.

· Logistics & Inventory – manage wood flow to the mill, manage inventories, provide monthly inventory, adapt and adjust strategies based on market conditions.

· Communication – provide daily and weekly reports of travel, job bids, market conditions, and contract completion dates.

Benefits

· Competitive salary and commission-based structure

· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Profiting Sharing Plan

· Paid Holidays

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Procurement Forester : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forester (Required)

Work Location: In person