Log Quality & Marketing Forester

Manulife; Cathlamet (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,225 - 162,405; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Log Quality & Marketing Forester in Cathlamet, Washington. In this key role, you will manage log quality and marketing for extensive properties, ensuring successful client relationships and optimal log sales. The ideal candidate should have a background in forestry, extensive field experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in forest operations and marketing.
• Knowledge of log markets, product specifications, and contract administration.
• Ability to work independently and travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with management and customers to develop log sale packages.
• Ensure proper merchandizing and sorting on the landing.
• Develop relationships with mill customers and track market information.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS Professional (ArcPro)

Job description

Overview

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Responsible for the log quality and marketing program for Manulife Forest Management in the Western Washington Region (WEWA) covering client-managed properties totaling over 250,000 acres and across diverse markets from the Canadian border south into Northwestern Oregon. This key role reports to the WEWA Region Manager and requires regular communication and coordination with WEWA team members and the many mill customers across the Region.

Responsibilities

• Consult regularly with the Region Manager, Harvest Area Managers, and mill customers to understand current log specifications, pricing, production costs, and manufacturing to develop quarterly (or similar) log sale packages and marketing strategies that maximize client revenue from log sales.
• Work closely with Harvest Area Managers, harvest operations foresters and logging contractors to ensure proper merchandizing and sorting on the landing to achieve optimal volume and value recovery.
• Work closely with harvest operations foresters and logging contractors to meet log quality and delivery commitments to mill customers to be a preferred supplier.
• Develop strong working relationships with mill customers. Regularly visit with all mill customers (procurement managers and foresters) to gain insight into log yard procedures, current customer needs, and feedback on delivery performance. Communicate this feedback to our harvest operations foresters and logging contractors.
• Understand scaling rules and perform regular mill checks and coordinate with contracted third-party check scalers to ensure accurate scale from mill customers.
• Work safely and collaborate with the rest of the MFM team to create a safe work environment for all.
• Support the implementation of the HFM NA stewardship program to meet or exceed all SFI requirements.
• Track key market information and collaborate with the Region Manager and other MFM/MIMTA teams to provide log pricing projections and local market insights for the purpose of preparing quarterly reports, updating long-term plans, and conducting economic research and analysis.
• Regularly engage with and share market information with the Western Oregon and Inland Log Marketing Managers to be aware of broader market trends and log marketing strategies.
• Support timberland acquisition and disposition efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in forest operations and marketing is desired
• Knowledgeable in areas of log markets, product specifications, merchandizing, and contract administration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and listening skills
• Must be a strong, collaborative team player and leader and able to effectively work with diverse personalities
• Demonstrated analytical skills and proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and ArcGIS Professional (ArcPro)
• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial
• Must work independently and travel to remote destinations
• Customer-service oriented

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Cathlamet, Washington

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range

Salary range is expected to be between $90,225.00 USD - $162,405.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.