Skills

Responsibilities

Assist and work with the Chief Forester and VP of Coastal Fibre as it relates to ongoing operational work as well as project-specific activities;
- This may include but not limited to overseeing chippers, directing log flows, preparing internal approvals, cost/benefit analysis contract negotiations and fibre supply modeling and costing;
Take the lead on a variety of files as assigned supporting the ongoing work of the Chief Forester and Director of Coastal Fibre Supply;
- Such as fibre security monitoring, reviewing harvesting billing systems data and preparing presentations and strategic material
Act as an alternate for coverage representing Paper Excellence on a variety of different committees and public/government meetings such as the Pulp and Paper Coalition, Operational Industry Forum Meetings and Council of Forest Industry (COFI) Meetings;
Liaise with the mills as well as other business groups in PEC (Accounting, GR/PR, First Nations) as it relates to fibre supply;

Qualifications

Ability to implement continuous improvement frameworks while achieving/supporting bottom line results
Manage large financial budget
Operational/manufacturing background would be helpful
Strategic planning, performance management and business process improvement experience and skills
Ability to successfully implement changes with multiple business units while maintaining and gaining support of subordinates
Confident, professional communicator with a strong ability to convey ideas to all levels
Negotiation and conflict management skills
Leadership/management skills that promote a collaborative team approach
Ability to develop and maintain credible and trusting relationships
Consistent ability to manage to compete and changing priorities under time and resource pressure
Implement business processes to drive sustainable cost savings options and value creation
Develop, provide direction and execute the implementation of the overall Coastal Fibre strategy and business processes to drive sustainable cost savings and options, superior service levels, and strong interdependence with key Strategic Customers
Drive an analytically based approach to decision making
Balance cost and service options, evaluate and implement alternatives with respect to the organization, planning, and control of all operational Fibre units, logistics, and transportation functions to effectively execute the strategic plan
Manage complex Commercial Agreements
Government/ FN relations & partnerships