The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
Enviva is seeking a Regional Fiber Supply Manager to join Enviva’s Fiber Procurement team. This individual must possess strong leadership capabilities, possess an analytical mindset for problem solving, and have a bias for action. The role reports to the Director, Enterprise Fiber Procurement and provides leadership & support to all sites within the region of scope.
Responsibilities
- Using Enviva’s Four Pillars of Operational Discipline, this position is responsible for (4) key deliverables:
- Procuring the lowest cost fiber mix (best in class) to support plant operations
- Providing continuous, uninterrupted fiber supply (zero production impacts)
- Zero incident workplace (in plants and field operations)
- Meeting all Sustainability and sourcing requirements
- Responsibility for all aspects of Fiber supply within defined region
- Supplying the Right Fiber at the Right Time at the Right Price
- Driving continuous improvement in Fiber pricing to meet short and long-term financial goals, as well as to set the benchmark for fiber price in area of procurement
- Ensuring all Sustainability requirements are met for responsible sourcing and to uphold our values and commitment to the environment, shareholders, and customers
- Development of Regional Fiber Supply strategy, aligned with Enterprise goals and objectives, to maximize financial impact
- Execution of defined strategy and adjustment to strategy where gaps are realized and/or results are not achieved
- Utilization of data and analytical tools to make effective and efficient decisions, for example,
- Analyzing various data inputs to optimize supply to facilities based on location, cost, and quality
- Analyzing delivery information / trends to ensure suppliers are executing to supply plans
- Forecasting regional supply plans based on supplier-level information (tract location, pricing, volume)
- Creation and management of required tools and processes to define, execute, and communicate fiber supply plans on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Building relationships with supply base (in-woods and residual suppliers) to foster long-term and sustainable health for both parties
- Use a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Operations, Fiber Commodity Managers, and Fiber Director to satisfy fiber demands within cost targets and any other constraints
- Lead the Fiber Commodity Managers on day-to-day operational, safety, sustainability, and people issues
- Provide leadership – including listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors
- Follow defined safety procedures, encourage involvement, follow up on safety concerns, and model proper safe behaviors
- Ensuring all direct reports are properly trained, perform required responsibilities, and execute ad-hoc projects / tasks
- Effectively communicate both up, down, and across the organization
Qualifications
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 7 years of Fiber procurement experience
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience (leading a team), including:
- Development of team(s) and individuals
- Organizational to team goal alignment and performance management
- Budget creation, alignment, and execution
- Intimate working knowledge of logging operations
Education
- A bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, logistics / supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or forestry
Communication Skills
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to effectively
communicate to engineering staff, cross functional departments, and senior
leadership
Computer/Technical Skills
- Analytical skills to digest data and creation actionable insights
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, PowerBI
- ArcGIS and imagery mapping experience is preferred
- Experience in LIMS or aptitude to learn
Other characteristics
- Natural leadership ability to resolve complex, multi-faceted problems
- Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail
- Exhibits high level of professionalism and sets an example for others to follow
- Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize complex and dynamic workload while maintaining a hands-on active management style and maintaining awareness of team activities
- Demonstrated interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
- Strong team building skills, including ability to coach, lead, and develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, drive action, and resolve conflict
- Desire to live near and work with a 24x7 manufacturing environment
- A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
