Group Manager - Wood & Fiber Supply

Your Job The Wood & Fiber Supply (WFS) Group Manager will report to the WFS Region Manager, with the primary responsibility of leading the WFS teams in Texas/Arkansas. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the Principled Based Management (PBM) culture and delivering results in support of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SSP) vision. This role will be based out of one of the following GP locations: Pineland, TX; Diboll, TX; Camden, TX; Corrigan, TX; Gurdon, AR; or Fordyce, AR. This role will also travel ~25-35%, including some overnight travel. What You Will Do Lead and develop a WFS procurement team; coach performance, build bench strength, and create an engaged, high‑expectation culture. Supervise direct reports – creating clear Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations (RREs), monitoring performance, providing feedback, and developing opportunities for improvement. Advance a PBM culture through regular team routines, open challenge processes, and continuous improvement. Align the team with the SSP vision to create superior value for the company. Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and basin conditions (headwinds/tailwinds). Partner with mill operations and business leadership to improve raw‑material value, identify opportunities (e.g., log mix, LVL opportunities), and strengthen mill profitability. Identify and track key performance indicators that signal sourcing gaps and opportunities; communicate strategies internally and externally to enable mutually beneficial outcomes. Ensure strong forecasting and budgeting discipline, including accurate projections of volumes and costs and routine updates to forecasting tools/applications. Support innovation and experimentation for both WFS and manufacturing. Stay abreast of issues and respond appropriately. Ensure compliance in all aspects of the business, including relevant standards, audits, required training, and applicable regulations (e.g., scale house/woodyard compliance and environmental/HR requirements). Build and strengthen relationships with suppliers, contractors, and business partners to support business priorities and deliver results through mutual benefit. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Five (5) or more years of experience in wood and fiber supply operations Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience Experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Willing to travel ~25-35%, including some overnight travel What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field MBA or Master's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field Experience communicating (verbal, written, graphical) with business leaders and other significant stakeholders Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Medical Dental Vision Flexible spending and health savings accounts Life insurance ADD Disability Retirement Paid vacation/time off Educational assistance Infertility assistance Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific