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Forester

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC -
Arkansas

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Field surveying
Forestry
GPS
Land management
Vendor relationship management
Forest planning
Forest management
Forestry
Supplier relationship management (SRM)

Full Job Description

Forester (Procurement)

Salary: Based on Experience
Schedule: Minimum 40 hrs/week | Can be 50–60 hrs/week at peak times]
Location: Southwestern Arkansas Region
Travel: Regional Travel Required | Approx. 10% Overnight Travel
Perks: Company Vehicle Provided | Benefits | PTO |

Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is to radically love and influence lives? As a Forester at Bell, you will drive timber procurement across Southwestern Arkansas by building supplier and landowner relationships, securing quality resources, and supporting forestry operations throughout the Southern Region. If you are self-motivated, thrive independently, and are passionate about forestry procurement and sustainable land management, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Source and procure utility poles and timber products
Build and manage supplier, contractor, and landowner relationships
Evaluate timber sales and cruise timber resources
Negotiate contracts and manage procurement opportunities
Conduct pole quality inspections and ensure product standards
Oversee timber sale setup, logistics, and field coordination
Develop strategic procurement plans and identify growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of forestry experience (procurement preferred)
Timber cruising and timber evaluation experience
Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills
GIS/GPS and forestry systems knowledge
Highly organized, trustworthy, and self-directed
Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may substitute)

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Forestry, Business, or a related field, may accept 2-year degree with sufficient work experience

Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 years of forestry operations experience, preferably with a procurement focus
Proven success independently managing procurement processes and supplier relationships
Experience conducting timber sales cruises and evaluating timber resources
Experience with:
- Timber marking
- Surveying
- Forest management planning
- GIS/GPS systems
- Contractor and trucking administration

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Strong negotiation and contract management skills
High integrity, accountability, and dependability
Exceptional initiative and self-management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of forestry regulations, ordinances, and sustainable forestry practices
Proficiency with forestry software, GIS/GPS tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
Strong attention to detail in inspections, documentation, and reporting
Adaptability to changing priorities, weather, and challenging field conditions
Creative problem-solving skills in dynamic market environments
Commitment to safety excellence
Passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable forest management

Driving/Travel:

A company vehicle will be provided. Regional travel is a regular expectation in this role, travel requiring being gone overnight amounts to roughly 10% of this position.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
401(k) with company match
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For additional details, you can read our EEO Policy

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