Brookneal Wood & Fiber Supply Lead

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Gladys (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for our Brookneal OSB facility and Brookneal Chipmill. You will help ensure both operations have the right raw materials, at the right cost and quality, to meet mill needs and create long-term value.

This onsite role is based at our Brookneal OSB location, with a hybrid schedule of in-office and work-from-home days, supporting Brookneal OSB and the Brookneal Chipmill. Travel is ~20–25% with occasional overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence.
• Develop and improve wood sourcing strategies for Brookneal OSB and the Brookneal Chipmill based on market conditions, risk, cost, quality, and mill needs.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, contractors, mill partners, and Wood & Fiber Supply teammates.
• Use data, technology, and marketplace knowledge to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure purchasing, contracts, transactions, and business processes meet compliance and financial-control expectations.
• Manage raw material supply, inventory, cost forecasts, and trading activity to support reliable operations and long-term value.
• Lead and develop the Brookneal team while providing clear direction and accountability for third‑party Chipmill contractors.
• Set clear expectations, align responsibilities with individual strengths, and encourage productive challenge.
• Apply Principle Based Management by acting with integrity, challenging the status quo, and making decisions that create value.
• Communicate clearly with mill partners and across teams on supply plans, costs, priorities, and changing business needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain

Advanced degree in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Manager to lead wood and fiber supply for our Brookneal OSB facility and Brookneal Chipmill. You will help ensure both operations have the right raw materials, at the right cost and quality, to meet mill needs and create long-term value.

This onsite role is based at our Brookneal OSB location, with a hybrid schedule of in-office and work-from-home days, supporting Brookneal OSB and the Brookneal Chipmill. Travel is ~20–25% with occasional overnight trips.