Group Manager - Wood & Fiber Supply

Overview The Wood & Fiber Supply (WFS) Group Manager will report to the WFS Region Manager and lead the WFS teams in Texas and Arkansas. The role advances a Principled Based Management culture and delivers results in support of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement vision. Location: onsite at Pineland, TX; Diboll, TX; Camden, TX; Corrigan, TX; Gurdon, AR; or Fordyce, AR. The position requires approximately 25–35% travel, 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 – create clear Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations (RREs), monitor performance, provide feedback, and develop improvement opportunities. 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 supervisory experience Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Willingity 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 Benefits Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia-Pacific