Position Title:
Region Fiber Supply Manager, West

Pay Rate:
$194,700 – $259,600
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried/Full Time

Physical Location:

International Paper

6425 Youree Dr. #300

Shreveport, LA 71105

The Job You Will Perform:
Position/role: This position is needed to provide leadership across Region operations in maintaining a high level of employee engagement to achieve excellence in supplying fiber to International Paper facilities. Manage the Fiber Procurement operations at 7 facilities supporting IP’s pulp and paper mills in North America (West Region Fiber Operations). Fiber Supply Managers, Finance & Operations Manager, and Fiber Quality Manager report directly to the Regional Manager (9 direct reports). The position will be responsible for approximately 60 salaried employees. Serve as key liaison between Global Fiber Supply and the manufacturing facilities for two-way communications, procurement execution, and talent management of the Fiber Supply organizations.

This position serves as a key member of the Global Fiber Supply Lead Team

Key products/services/outputs oversight and direction of fiber purchasing, contract administration, implementation and compliance to meet annual cost reduction objectives.

Key external customers include fiber suppliers, woodyard contractors, and State Forestry Associations.

Key internal customers include Mill Lead Team, Mill Production and Woodyard teams, Corporate Operations and EHS&S groups.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide safety leadership to the fiber teams and ensure employee adherence to all Global Fiber Supply and IP safety requirements.
• Manage fiber procurement of 21MM tons of fiber with a total spend of $750MM/yr.
• Resolve procurement issues across regional facilities
• Ensure goal alignment between manufacturing facilities and Global Fiber Supply
• Ensure objectives of Fiber Managers align with Global Fiber Supply as well as mill priorities and manage accountability for delivering results.
• Ensure organizational awareness and compliance with fiber procurement and finance policies
• Ensure adherence to IP Global Responsible Fiber Sourcing Policy
• Execute the Performance and Development Roadmap for the Global Fiber Supply Managers and their respective teams.
• Develop and maintain bench-strength analysis and succession plan
• Champion effective 2-way communications between Global Fiber Supply and mills
• Execute Global Fiber Supply diversity and sustainability initiatives
• Develop and implement savings initiatives
• The position will require 25-40% travel.

Key Challenges:
The external environment, including technology, competition, markets: The marketplace for company products and services is global and very competitive, increasingly requiring us to demonstrate our leadership position in many areas, including customers, stakeholders, and investors that have high expectations for our performance in the area of sustainability, product stewardship and life-cycle analysis.
The internal environment, including interaction with others, (both inside and outside the company) policies/practices: Success in this position requires positive interaction with a wide variety of key stakeholders both inside the company (from the mill leadership to hourly woodyard operations) and outside the company (fiber suppliers and service providers).
The work itself, e.g., problems, opportunities, change: Challenges in this position include multi-faceted demands that are constantly changing; the need to make hard choices to balance fiber product mix, service, environmental and supplier diversity concerns with business needs; and the ability to effectively interact with and influence people with widely divergent views on what is deemed an acceptable solution.

The Skills You Will Bring:
Skills/knowledge requirements:

• Computer Skills – Microsoft Suite, SAP, ForSiteTM
• Fiber Procurement and Finance Policies and Procedures
• Project planning
• Passion and demonstrated capability for leading teams
• Knowledge of material management (Fiber) and services management
• Technical aptitude and process knowledge
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business acumen
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls
• Key competencies include: strategic agility, dealing with ambiguity, innovation management, building effective teams, drive for results, developing direct reports, interpersonal savvy, global business acumen.

Experiences or education requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher required
• Successful leadership experience, including individual and team development
• Fiber Procurement, mill manufacturing or professional sourcing experience required (5-10 years preferred)
• Fiber Supply sourcing and strategy development experience desired
• Demonstrated experience/ability in managing through influence
• Has demonstrated the ability to make contributions to the organization at progressive levels

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities