Fiber Specialist

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Position Title: 

Valliant Fiber Specialist 

Relocation Assistance is available

Pay Rate:

$89,000 - $118,600
Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is 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

Containerboard Mill

890 IP Ln.

Valliant, OK 74764

580-933-7211

The Job You Will Perform:

Description:
The Fiber Specialist position is a key leadership role on the Valliant Fiber Supply Team. Responsibilities include the management and coordination of wood fiber deliveries into Valliant Mill, Valliant Storage Facilities, and remote woodyard(s).  Duties will include team leadership, supply planning, sourcing / procurement & cost management, cost forecasting, logistics, operations and inventory management. The Fiber Specialist and his/her team are responsible for coordinating all fiber purchases into the Valliant Mill, associated storage facilities and woodyards;  as well as purchasing chips and fiber fuel for the Mill. The position is also responsible for maintaining good working relationships with the mill’s supplier base. Additional responsibilities include shared responsibility with the Facility Specialist for oversight of the Valliant Storage Locations. The Fiber Specialist will coordinate with peers at other locations to optimize deliveries and achieve maximum enterprise value.
 

Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Logistical responsibility for managing ~500 loads/day of fiber.
• Provide support to maintain a balanced portfolio of sourcing and inventory to achieve the optimum balance between stability and cost.
• Assist with wood sourcing planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate operations and inventory management with Mill woodyard and support the Fiber Supply Manager in providing leadership to the Valliant Mill Joint Team.
• Lead efforts to achieve deliberate and continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of the current state of fiber procurement activities in the operating area.
• Create and sustain a high level of engagement for all team members.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate and governmental environmental requirements within the Valliant basin.
   

Scope: 

• Responsibility for coordinating and supporting the teams combined fiber purchases greater than 3.5 million tons and 0.2 million tons of fiber fuel per year.
• Provide support to other mills in IP’s West Region as needed.
• Supervision of salaried employees.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Forest Management or related field; at least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management or related fields; well-grounded in business management with a working knowledge of supply chain management.  Candidates should have a working knowledge of the use and application of forecasting & optimization models.

Key Competencies:

1. Leadership/management competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Financial Acumen
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Ambiguity 

2. Functional/technical competencies

• Functional computer skills and knowledge of various software applications
• GIS, SAP, Microsoft software experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Forecasting and optimization knowledge
• Peer relationships (customer and supplier)

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 within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
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