Enviva
Energy
FiberInventorySpecialist
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“Fiber Inventory Specialist at Enviva. Skills: Fiber inventory management, Supply chain coordination, Supplier relationship management, Procurement. Manage fiber inventories. Support fiber supply operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure reliable, cost-effective mill production; Maintain optimal inventory levels; Support business objectives; Satisfy supply plans; Achieve results/outcomes
Industry & Context.
Inventory analysis; Reconciliation of inventories; Contingency planning; Mitigate supplier performance issues; Identify areas for improvement
Willingness to travel, Operate in remote outdoor environments, Work in outdoor environments, Work in temperatures above 100 degrees, Work in temperatures below 32 degrees, Work in hot industrial environment, Work in humid industrial environment, Work in cold industrial environment, Work in noisy industrial environment, Adherence to safety rules, Wearing safety equipment, Lifting, Walking, Climbing, Stooping, Standing, Pushing, Pulling, Work around moving equipment, Work around moving machinery, Pull up to 50 lbs, Lift up to 50 lbs, Work up to twelve hours a day
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in Forestry, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, or related field, 1+ year experience in forestry, inventory management, supply chain, procurement, operations, logistics, or related field, Drone pilot's license or demonstrated capabilities to become certified for drone operation, Valid driver's license and vehicle
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, or related field, 2-4 years experience in forestry, fiber procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or related industry, Experience with inventory forecasting, reporting, data analysis, or business intelligence tools, Experience operating drones and/or conducting drone-based inventory analysis
What You'll Do.
Manage fiber inventories
Support fiber supply operations
Ensure reliable mill production
Ensure cost-effective mill production
Oversee inventory tracking
Oversee inventory forecasting
Oversee inventory reporting
Oversee supply coordination
Partner with Operations
Partner with Fiber Supply
Partner with suppliers
Maintain optimal inventory levels
Support business objectives
Own inventory processes for sites
Perform drone flight inventory
Perform manual inventory processes
Calculate inventories
Reconcile inventories
Visualize inventories
Complete physical inventories on site
Use drone for analysis
Use manual process as back-up
Provide inventory analysis to Regional Fiber Manager
Provide forecasting to Regional Fiber Manager
Help build purchase plans
Set inventory target levels
Set processes for managing inventories
Perform contingency planning for demand surges
Perform contingency planning for demand reductions
Plan alternatives for unloading fiber
Plan alternatives for fiber receipts
Communicate inventories to relevant parties
Inform parties of supply changes
Inform parties of demand changes
Inform parties of receipt ability changes
Understand fiber specifications
Know fiber testing processes
Assist in testing raw materials
Obtain knowledge of Commodity Manager responsibilities
Serve as Team Back-up
Communicate information to suppliers
Ensure communication aligns with core values
Ensure communication aligns with organization goals
Procure financially beneficial fiber
Ensure supply volume meets demand
Maintain knowledge of supplier operating capacity
Ensure supplier harvest plans satisfy supply plans
Ensure supplier delivery plans satisfy supply plans
Track supplier performance
Communicate supplier performance trends
Identify areas for continuous improvement with suppliers
Suggest areas for continuous improvement to suppliers
Ensure suppliers provide legal documentation
Ensure suppliers provide sustainability documentation
Provide tract setup information to administrative staff
Ensure material procurement aligns with Sustainability policies
Ensure material can be received at appropriate sites
Perform forestry audits
Perform sustainability audits
Perform certification related audits
Identify new potential sources of supply
Communicate new potential sources of supply
Validate new potential sources of supply
Mitigate supplier performance issues
Develop knowledge of fiber supply business
Maintain knowledge of fiber supply business
Communicate knowledge of fiber supply business
Understand competitor activity
Perform ad-hoc projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Operations; Partner with Fiber Supply; Work with Operations; Communicate with suppliers; Serve as Team Back-up
Communication Scope
Report out inventories; Communicate inventories; Inform relevant parties; Communicate information to suppliers; Communicate performance trends; Communicate new potential sources; Communicate knowledge of business
Full Job Description
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. The Fiber Supply and Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing fiber inventories and supporting fiber supply operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective mill production. This role oversees inventory tracking, forecasting, reporting, and supply coordination while partnering with Operations, Fiber Supply, and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and support business objectives. Responsibilities: will include, but are not limited to, the following: Own all inventory processes for respective sites, including: Drone flight and manual inventory processes Calculation, analysis and reconciliation of inventories Report out and visualization of inventories Complete physical inventories on site (min 1x/wk) Use of drone to complete analysis Manual process serves as back-up Partner with Regional Fiber Manager by providing inventory analysis and forecasting to help build purchase plans Work directly with Operations to set inventory target levels and processes around managing inventories: Contingency planning for surge/reduced demand Alternatives for unloading/fiber receipts in the event of equipment downtime Communicate inventories and inform all relevant parties (Fiber/Ops) of changes in supply, demand, and/or ability to receive materials Understanding of fiber specifications and knowledge of fiber testing processes to assist in testing of raw materials Obtain base-level knowledge of Commodity Manager responsibilities to serve as Team Back-up and potential career progression Communicate necessary information on behalf of Enviva to suppliers, ensuring communication supports Enviva’s core values and aligns with organization goals and objective
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