Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication,

specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and absorbent hygiene products.  Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Domtar is seeking a Manager of Purchasing and Logistics to join the Marlboro Mill in Bennettsville, SC where approximately 1000 tons of pulp and paper products are produced daily.

Job Summary

The Manager of Purchasing and Logistics will be responsible for the managing the materials department, shipping department and supply chain of the Marlboro Mill.  This position will report directly to the mill’s general manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages departmental functions and employees:
  • Materials Department - Purchasing, Stores, Receiving, Service Crew / Material Handling, Inbound Logistics, Inventory.
  • Shipping Department - Shipping, Warehousing & Finished Goods Inventory, Production Planning, Roll Wrap Line, Pulp Line
• Purchases high-dollar value commodities for Marlboro Mill
• Sells Mill by-products and co-products, such as tall oil, turpentine, electricity and broke
• Purchases major high-dollar commodities such as raw materials / chemicals, pulp, and energy.
• Senior Leadership / Management function for the Mill

Required Qualifications/Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree – Supply Chain Management, Business, or Technical with business experience; or relevant experience
• 10 years related experience in a Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Materials Management position within a manufacturing environment
• Advanced level of knowledge on the administration, negotiation, and language of contracts / purchasing agreements
• Strong negotiation skills. Knowledge or experience with shipping, warehousing, inventory control.
• Ability to manage both salaried and hourly workforce
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and listening) and strong interpersonal skils

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM, CPIM, CPSM Certification
• MBA if bachelor’s degree is a non-business related degree
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external to Domtar
• High degree of collaboration
• Ability to prioritize time and multi-task
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work tasks performed
• Lead and coach salaried department members
• Teamwork with Senior Leadership / Management Team within Mill
• Strong Business Skills
• Technically understand materials – from raw materials to finished pulp and paper
• Understand purchased commodities from Maintenance parts to capital equipment to chemicals 

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

About Domtar:

Domtar makes products that people around the world rely on every day.  Serving more than 50 countries, we are a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. We make our products at manufacturing and converting facilities in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.  Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.