Qualifications Overview:
College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in timber/log appraisal and buying activities, hands-on logging supervision in all harvest systems. Familiarity with manufacturing economics and mill log quality needs. Good organizational and analytical skills. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques. Ability to understand and administer legal contracts. Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures and systems. Team and customer oriented. Knowledge of computer software, log accounting systems (LIMS) and ability to use these systems. Knowledge of Best Management Practices and Environmental regulations. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Be a licensed registered forester.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for all log procurement and coordination with log yard management. The job exists to directly and indirectly (through the supervision of both salaried and hourly employees) provide for a steady supply of logs to our mills. The job purpose is primarily one of log, timber and materials procurement and the management thereof for a specific geographic area within a region. Responsible for implementing the Company’s policies, procedures, and management actions to ensure compliance with the most current Sustainable Forestry Initiative ® Standard (SFIS), third party certification, on-product label application, and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements, where applicable. Responsible for the communication of the Company’s SFI commitment and promotion of the practice of sustainable forestry to employees, wood producers, and suppliers.

• Monitor, analyze and report data on product deliveries and specifications.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Develop short and long-term strategies to maintain market advantages over competitors.
• Manage, coordinate, and administer log deliveries, harvesting operations, log procurement, log inventories, timber tract purchase and delivery.
• Analyzes timber data and assigns values based on size, quality, competition, and other logistics.
• Coordinate efforts to maximize value of resources and procurement efforts.
• Effective team leader and facilitator for the mills and Region operations. Hire, train, and manage performance of staff.
• Responsible for the procurement (sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing) and delivery of logs from federal, state, tribal, and private lands to operating facilities. Manage log flow of suppliers and raw material utilization. Coordinate and direct all phases of logging/harvesting/delivery of logs from private, state, tribal and federal lands.
• Responsible for the sale of excess and non-usable/non-profitable logs to external customers.
• Responsible for cruising, appraisal, and purchase recommendations for stumpage for raw material supply. Develop forecasts, budgets and operational plans for log deliveries to the mills. Plan logging schedules. Represent the company in government and public meetings and through participation in political activities to ensure an adequate supply of log volume.
• May participate in tree marking, land clearing, site preparation and road and bridge maintenance.
• May assist in the day to day operations of the log yard and log yard inventory.
• Coordinate with log accounting and contractors to ensure contracts are managed accurately and efficiently. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Drive flexibility to the system. Support the strategy of best in class/low cost manufacturing by executing and communicating wood procurement strategy.
• Owner of Residual Management and fuel purchases.
• Understand G-wood relationship to logs and procure accordingly to system needs.
• Develop, build and maintain effective relationships internally at the plants, and externally with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain effective inventories, support rotation, understand impacts to cash flows.
• Be actively involved and aware in plant operations relative to wood consumption and recoveries.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Salary Range:
$96, 000 - $144, 000 Depending on Experience

About Boise Cascade:
Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

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