Procurement Forester: Timber Contracts & Planning

Packaging Corporation of America; Michigan; On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Michigan is seeking a Procurement Forester to cruise timber, negotiate timber contracts and develop forest management plans, while ensuring compliance with SFI guidelines and state regulations.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management and at least two years of forestry experience; proficiency with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word is required. PCA offers competitive pay, paid vacation, holidays and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management required.
• At least 2 years’ forestry experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Cruise timber to evaluate quality and volumes.
• Negotiate timber contracts and develop forest management plans.
• Administer timber sales and coordinate with wood suppliers.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Land resource management

Stakeholder communication

Flexible schedule

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in Michigan is seeking a Procurement Forester to cruise timber, negotiate timber contracts and develop forest management plans, while ensuring compliance with SFI guidelines and state regulations.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management and at least two years of forestry experience; proficiency with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word is required. PCA offers competitive pay, paid vacation, holidays and a robust benefits package.