Strategic Economist - Timber, Markets & Policy

Weyerhaeuser; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks an experienced applied economist to identify and interpret macroeconomic, market and industry developments affecting the company’s performance. Work closely with the CEO, CFO and leadership to inform strategic decisions and shareholder value.

This role leads proprietary models, data libraries, and forecasting tools while embedding across business segments to drive insights and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Economics, Forestry or related discipline is required or preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience in analyzing, modeling and forecasting forest products and housing markets.
• Experience in developing and maintaining analytic and forecasting models for timber and wood products industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundamental industry analysis to support financial and strategic planning processes.
• Develop and maintain near-term and long-term supply, demand and pricing outlooks across key markets.
• Prepare and communicate timely industry and outlook updates across multiple levels of the organization.
• Identify, analyze and communicate market and industry developments that affect business operations.
• Lead the development and implementation of proprietary economic models and forecasting tools.

Skills

Advanced econometrics

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

EViews

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Economics/Forestry or related discipline

Tools

EViews

PowerBI

SharePoint

SQL

Job description

Weyerhaeuser seeks an experienced applied economist to identify and interpret macroeconomic, market and industry developments affecting the company’s performance. Work closely with the CEO, CFO and leadership to inform strategic decisions and shareholder value.

This role leads proprietary models, data libraries, and forecasting tools while embedding across business segments to drive insights and operational efficiency.