International Paper Jobshttp://internationalpaper.jobs2012-05-22 14:53:09.815264USALOVELANDPosition Number: 60375584 Position Title: Product Manager, Facility Solutions Posting Period: 05/17/2012 To 05/31/2012 Business: xpedx Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: • Pay level 13-15 based on experience • Identify new products, applications, trends and opportunities by researching trade media and events, suppliers, field sales and other sources of information. • Align products with markets and channels by analyzing customer profile and transaction data, and gleaning insight from suppliers and end users. • Establish product positioning and value propositions by researching competitive and alternative products and customer needs. • Recommend, develop and execute test market and rollout strategies based on market insights and sales results. • Provide insight and recommendations to Procurement to guide the negotiation of contracts, pricing, terms and conditions. • Develop and execute marketing plans and campaigns to roll out new products across the business, push products through Sales, generate demand from end users, and promote product features, applications and benefits. • Forecast and monitor sales trends in terms of units sold, sales revenue and gross profit. Key Challenges • Introduce new methodologies for applying market insight into guiding new product selection and introduction. • Gain commitment from internal stakeholders to advocate and support new product introductions. • Create and meet end user demand. • Achieve sales objectives and goals • Competencies: Business Acumen, Drive for Results, Problem Solving, Functional/Technical Skills, Strategic Agility, verbal and written communication skills. Requirements Essential Preferred Qualification Proficiency Qualification Proficiency Business Knowledge Distribution Knowledgeable Degrees Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Software PC Software-Microsoft Office Proficient Travel Travel Availability Up to 25%2012-05-17 21:02:58United StatesInternational PaperOhio60375584OHLOVELAND, OH28771240http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28771240/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 40009197 Position Title: Engineering Fellow Posting Period: 04/26/2012 To 06/10/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: The position level of the Engineering Fellow - Fiberline Operations will vary depending on the experience of the successful candidate. Purpose: The Fiberline Manufacturing Solutions Group provides operation, process, and engineering technical assistance to International Paper’s mills worldwide. As the senior level process engineer position within the Manufacturing Technology organization the Engineering Fellow II provides expert technical support in resolving all manner of operational, mechanical, environmental, and reliability issues across all unit operations of the fiberline area. The candidate will reliably produce positive outcomes, addressing sensitive management, organization strategic, and customer issues in a manner consistent with the needs of our executive leadership. Key Accountabilities: § Technical Support - Provide expert technical advice to resolving operational and reliability problems across our fiberline, bleaching, recausticizing, and other ancillary systems at mill facilities located worldwide. § Engineering Support – Produce detailed energy and material balances using computer based simulation. Utilize practical experience in completing equipment and staff capability analyses, project scope development, engineering design analysis, and due diligence reviews. § Process Innovation - Develop and implement process changes that improve fiber quality, reduce operating cost, and or improve reliability and productivity. § Education and training- Educate and reinforce work practices for field hands, operators, process engineers, and fiberline managers, either on the job or in a classroom environment. § Support of other areas- Functional knowledge of all mill operations and processes is necessary. Scope: The Senior Engineering Fellow functions as an internal consultant, and is expected to develop projects and produce improvement in fiberline operations throughout the company. Performance measurements include: § Reduction in wood consumption, chemicals, and energy consumed per ton of pulp § Improvement in production, reliability, availability and quality above historical limits § Ability to drive results and self-manage priorities on multiple simultaneous projects. Key Competencies: A self-directed individual, and as such needs a wide array of leadership, functional / technical and organizational skills. Key examples include: - Leadership/managerial competencies § Interpersonal Savvy – This position interacts with all levels of the company, across the cultures and languages within IP operations. The individual must adapt as the situation requires and maintain positive outcomes. § Learning on the Fly & Problem Solving – This person is seen as the expert across all fiberline specializations. As new or unique situations are encountered, they must self-develop technical skills as the situation dictates. § Presentation & Communication Skills – This person must employ strong verbal and written skills in the rapid communication of issue resolution and new opportunity development. § Political Savvy & Dealing with Paradox - This person must reliably produce positive outcomes consistent with the executive leadership’s ethical and legal requirements. - Functional / Technical competencies § Process – Knowledgeable in operation of woodyard, cooking, bleaching, recausticizing, and chemical preparation areas of the fiberline. § Engineering – Experienced with fiberline design and ancillary equipment sizing. Expert in fiberline equipment analysis for capability review, process development, or acquisition due diligence projects. § Systems – Experienced with ParcView and PI Process book. Expert using advanced spreadsheet analysis and WinGEMS for process simulation, and capability analysis. Comfortable with standard office software suites. § Operations - Familiar in the development of operating procedures and policy. Minimum qualifications: § The applicant will possess at least 20 years experience in operations or management of fiberlines. § The applicant will be capable of supporting extensive travel requirements, and providing process technical support on a business priority basis.2012-04-27 19:59:02United StatesInternational PaperOhio40009197OHLOVELAND, OH28240334http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28240334/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60374426 Position Title: Staff Engineer Turbine Posting Period: 04/18/2012 To 06/02/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: The Staff Engineer Turbine Team Member has functional responsibility to support the following areas: A. Technology Development - Develop and implement process technology and equipment which are new to International Paper and improve the Company's cost, product quality, regulatory compliance and/or process reliability. Interface with suppliers and original equipment manufacturers to stay abreast of any new technology that should be utilized by the company. Work with those suppliers as evaluated as the best qualified overall to assure success on all equipment maintenance and work together to promote improvements. This would include staying current on any and all new technology available from the suppliers and OEMs. The Team Member needs to have a good ongoing relationship with all current and potential suppliers, OEMs and consultants. B. Operations Improvement/Process Improvement - Contribute to improved performance above historical levels in International Paper's pulp and paper mills by analyzing current operating techniques and equipment and assisting the mills to implement recommendations for improvement. Support the development of new technology to improve our operational cost. Provide training programs to support the mills in both operations and maintenance of the power generation equipment to both safely and reliably operate existing equipment and to understand the operation of newly installed equipment for the improvement of process operations. Support the investigation of major incidents and accidents as needed to identify root cause(s), develop corrective action plans, and disseminate the information in each case. C. Technical Assistance - Contribute to restoring or maintaining manufacturing operations at historic levels by providing Technical Assistance to the manufacturing organizations and International Paper staff and management. Support the company facilities with maintenance information and programs where needed on turbine generator equipment. This would include support on steam turbines, mechanical drive turbines, gears, gas turbines, diesels, hydro units, controls, and any and all other support systems as needed. Provide support and leadership with the development, improvement, and utilization of maintenance programs such as STEP, STORM, BASIC CARE, and any and all programs to protect our turbine fleet assets. Support the improvement and utilization of the Bid Specification Guidelines For Turbine Generator Outage Maintenance. Assure that the information is kept current and is available to all potential users. Ensure Policy and Best Practices are communicated and understood. Provide assistance to facilities when and where needed to ensure understanding and adherence to policy for the protection of assets. D. Outage Support - The Team Member should make a clear effort to be present for all Major Inspections and inspect the turbine steam path and generator in order to assure the proper knowledge to support asset preservation and long term planning. Provide an interface with original equipment manufacturers service, factory, and headquarters groups to assure that the best possible communication is maintained, and the highest quality service is obtained. Foster an environment of teamwork and partnerships to reduce the overall cost to International Paper. This would include routine interface on pre-outage, outage, post-outage, and day to day support as needed. The Team Member would monitor the ongoing relationships of the service provider with the mill and interface when requested by the mill, normally at the same level as the mill or higher if needed. The Team Member would ensure all parties are following Turbine Generator Policy and must bring any variances to the attention of both parties in a professional manner to assure the reliability and availability of company assets. E. Capital Project Management - Provide Corporate leadership in the planning, technology selection and analysis of major capital investment opportunities and assume 100% responsibility for project success. Support the improvement of current company power generation equipment, and the selection and installation of new equipment at our facilities. Utilize tools such as Best Practices, ePad (capital approval process), and all others to provide timely support and leverage the total corporate knowledge base and tools. Support routine maintenance planning and execution, along with upgrades or improvements, either maintenance or capital. F. Budget Management - Support the technical review of new suppliers, and requalification of existing suppliers as needed. Interface with other International Paper groups to assure we obtain the best quality at the lowest cost on the most advanced technology. Accomplish visits as needed to obtain information and review the qualification of alternative suppliers/providers of on-site labor, in-shop repairs, and the manufacture of components for our turbine generators in the mill system/facilities, and provide this information as appropriate. Ensure outages are executed in the most cost effective manner possible while still maintaining adherence to all policies and established/accepted practices. Meet or better approved S&A and program budgets and satisfy the business units that funding is well managed. G. Policy Development - Support the development, review, and issuance of operational and maintenance policies and procedures for power plant equipment. Review any Policy Changes, log planned Revisions, prepare and issue Power Technology Advisories, and work toward Policy Optimization in those areas possible and practical. H. People Development/Relationships - Develop into the best technical person able to become a future leader of International Paper. Maintain relationships with all International Paper facilities and power personnel so as to earn their confidence and respect in support of the Company's vision and goals. Offer assistance with training and development to pass on knowledge to facility personnel. Keep the Manager of Power Manufacturing Solutions, other Turbine Technology Team Members and the Turbine Technology Team Leader fully informed of progress and status of work, as needed, and refer to him/her on major or critical matters for advice, authorization or approval as appropriate. Encourage and foster teamwork within the Power Manufacturing Solutions group and between all Pulp and Power Technology groups. This would include other groups in the department, and other groups in Technology such as the Electrical Engineering group, Materials Technology Group, and others that we work closely with. I. Records management - Accomplish the review of power plant equipment operational and maintenance reports. Maintain the turbine history files and STEP/TEAMS/STORM reports in an orderly and usable manner. Backup to assure the information is available when needed. Perform any analysis needed of this data to support the improvement of the availability and reliability of our equipment. This would include assuring that a Turbine History Database is collected and secure for the future. J. Safety - Assure a safe working environment and a positive attitude toward safety at work and home. Work to identify issues at facilities during site visits and point out issues to local management. Immediately address a situation when issues threaten immediate harm to individuals. K. Community Relations - Contribute to the image of International Paper as an excellent company and a good corporate citizen. L. Authority: Trained personnel have the full authority designated by the Manager of Power Manufacturing Solutions and the Manager of Pulp and Power Technology to make decisions and take necessary actions required for support to all International Paper facilities. This authority is limited as necessary for compliance to all company policies and instructions. M. Job Requirements: 1. Bachelor of Science Degree. 2. Previous experience in the operation and mechanical design of turbine generators and associated equipment. Preferable 10 years. 3. Have a working knowledge of turbines, generators, gears, boilers, pumps, condensers, evaporators, oil systems, and other power plant equipment. 4. Have good communications skills, both written and oral. 5. Ability to be self directed and direct others 6. Willingness to be on call 24/7/365 and travel 100 plus days per year 7. Willingness to work 12 to 16 hours per day when needed, and occasional holidays 8. Ability to interface with all levels of personnel from craft labor helpers to upper level management Location is negotiable. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2012-04-19 21:02:03United StatesInternational PaperOhio60374426OHLOVELAND, OH28013979http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28013979/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60374146 Position Title: Capital Project Manager Posting Period: 04/05/2012 To 05/29/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Capital Project Manager - Position Description (4 vacancies open) • Managerial responsibility for the project development, engineering, procurement and/or construction phases of a global capital project. Candidates interested in this assignment should have career goals in line with the management of large global capital projects. Sizes of potential projects could easily vary from estimates of $4MM+. • Responsible for the development of applicable technical specifications for the acquisition of equipment, materials, engineering services and contractor services. • Responsible for developing and maintaining the integrated project schedule. Coordinates assigned activities associated with the project such as, equipment suppliers, engineering and contracted services, facility plans, etc. into an integrated project plan congruent with the CIP objectives. • Responsible for developing and maintaining proper project controls. This to include formulation of proper work breakdown structure, cost tracking / forecasting, schedule compliance, project documentation / records retention, and EHS compliance / documentation. Ensures proper change management policies are established and maintains strict adherence to both Capital Investment and Financial policies. • Responsible for communicating project status to key customers and project team members. This to include progress against plans, budget status and forecasts, safety results and issues, emerging risks to the project and any deviations from the approved project goals. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. • Responsible for ensuring current applicable Best Practices and Value Improving Processes are identified and integrated into the project implementation strategy. • Responsible for process and design engineering deliverables. Monitor engineering consultant work to ensure cost effectiveness, functionality, maintainability, and safe design. Works to establish and control the scope of work, engineering costs, and deviations to budget. Ensures proper utilization and alignment with the key stakeholders and subject matter experts in the evaluation of options and technical alternatives. • Responsible for coordination of construction activities from the beginning of the project to start-up. Responsible for all aspects of quality, cost and personnel safety. • Responsible for working cohesively with appropriate facility operations and maintenance organizations to ensure successful transition from an engineered and constructed project to an operating asset. Develops construction completion and check-out protocol congruent with the commissioning and start-up needs. • Responsible for timely closing of project to include proper verification of process performance, formal transfer of documentation and materials, final financial accounting / close-out, and project demobilization. • Significant challenges with this position could vary widely based on the nature, size, complexity and location of the project. A major challenge frequently encountered is procuring the necessary qualified resources in engineering and contracted services communities to properly execute the project within the assigned budget and schedule. Attaining a working knowledge of local practices, codes, and culture is also critical to success. • A key challenge in this position would be to achieve alignment on the objectives, goals, and the primary drivers of the project. Must possess the capability of leading and aligning potentially largely diverse group representing multiple entities towards successful achievement of the project goals established in the CIP. • For the most part, this position must demonstrate the flexibility for extended travel and non-routine business hours in successful execution of their duties. • This position must also be capable of effectively performing duties in a dynamic and constantly changing environment and pro-actively adjust to same while continuing major focus on achieving the successful end result. • Oversees internal resources and contracted engineering and construction resources in the range of 100 to 2000 people depending on the project size • Overall project results have the potential of directly affecting facility / business financial performance. The significance of the effect can be generally correlated to the size and nature of the project. Assignment Prerequisites: • B.S. Degree in Engineering/Technical discipline • 20+ years experience in a manufacturing environment • Demonstrated global project management experience • Strong negotiating and commercial skills • Experience living and working in developing countries Unique Criteria: Candidate will have to: - Be tolerant of less than ideal living conditions - Be flexible to different work practices - Learn to communicate through language barriers - Be willing to be away from home for extended periods of time - Be adventurous enough to learn a different culture (social norms, behaviors, food, etc.) International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2012-04-05 21:01:28United StatesInternational PaperOhio60374146OHLOVELAND, OH27673321http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27673321/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60373451 Position Title: Laboratory Technologist I Posting Period: 03/26/2012 To 06/01/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: Technicians Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Non-Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Independently performs non routine and complex experiments, helping to design the technical approach and allocate resources. Assists with planning and support of pilot, mill, and converting trials. Writes technical reports with summaries and conclusions. Identifies and leads implementation of constructive changes in work area. Has through knowledge of wet end testing (ATP, FPR, FPAR, Cationic Demand, Zeta Potential, and FQA), dry end testing (strength, sizing, smoothness, ... etc), Tappi handsheet preparation, and DSF handsheet preparation. Capable of supporting 50% business travel. Examples of typical projects include: 1. FPR, FPAR, Cationic Demand, and Zeta Potential testing for Whitetop Development 2. Preparation of handsheets and or Dynamic Sheet Former sheets for optical and strength property improvements and development. QUALIFICATIONS: - A bachelors degree and capable of effectively communicating technical test results via email, and or presentations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelors Degree - 1 to 2 years of technical experience COMPETENCIES: Action Oriented Functional/Technical Skills Learning on the Fly Integrity and Trust Priority Setting International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2012-03-27 03:20:57United StatesInternational PaperOhio60373451OHLOVELAND, OH27408957http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27408957/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60373450 Position Title: Principal Scientist Posting Period: 03/26/2012 To 06/01/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: The Papermaking Process Solutions Group works closely with multiple businesses to support tactical and strategic initiatives to improve results and drive business strategy to achieve or exceed their targeted performance levels. This involves providing comprehensive technical and engineering support for the paper manufacturing process improvement, capital project development, and manufacturing cost reduction. Job duties include optimizing existing operations, evaluating emerging technologies, supporting capital investment, supporting productivity improvements, and consulting on production line changes. This position may support confidential business-planning initiatives such as strategic rationalization studies, and acquisition due diligence reviews. The Papermaking Process Solution group provides internal customers, 24/7 owner-loyal process expertise in improving manufacturing operations, restoring interrupted service, and providing start-up support to major capital projects. Travel includes both domestic and international and can be expected to be between 40 and 70%. QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum of 10 years of Paper Industry experience with at least 5 years in paper chemistry support. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels. - Demonstrated leadership focused on accountability and results. - Thorough knowledge of paper mill operations and processes. - Basic computer skills with Microsoft office and the ability to learn new operating systems for data collection and analysis. - Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and the ability to use organized data based approaches to resolve issues. - Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Paper Science. - Able to work on multiple priorities. Education and Experience: - Bachelors Degree - Minimum of 10 years of Paper Industry experience with at least 5 years in paper chemistry support. COMPETENCIES: - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS: Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, Listening, Perseverance. - MANAGING WORK: Customer Focus, Organizing, Planning, Priority Setting, Process Management, Managing Through Systems. - MAKING THINGS HAPPEN THROUGH TEAMS: Directing Others, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Sizing Up People, Building Effective Teams, Understanding Others, Integrity and Trust, Comfort around Higher Management. - BEING A STRONG ROLE MODEL AND LEADER: Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Command Skills, Conflict Management, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Managerial Courage, Managing & Measuring, Problem Solving, Standing Alone, Technical Learning. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2012-03-27 03:20:57United StatesInternational PaperOhio60373450OHLOVELAND, OH27408958http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27408958/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60373396 Position Title: National Director, Customer Service Posting Period: 03/05/2012 To 06/07/2012 Business: xpedx Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Customer Service FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: • Direct management of the Customer Service COE managers. • Accountable for developing a long-term organizational structure that optimizes the local execution and national strategies for customer service. • Develop and implement a customer service strategic plan that supports the xpedx business purpose of providing world class service in distributing products at scale. • Management, implementation and support of the company-wide strategy integration of Customer Service functions with the warehouse network, procurement and marketing strategies. • Ensure all team members have the knowledge and skills to work safely • Ensure overall delivery of transactional services required for the business • Ensure processes are executed effectively and meet internal audit standards - Customer/supplier setups; Order entry ; Shipment ; Invoicing; Collections; Claims; Contract management; Inventory management/warehousing management; Credit management; Cash application; Records management; Process auditing • Customer/supplier reporting • Management, implementation and support of the company-wide customer satisfaction metrics. • Management, implementation and support of the company-wide productivity metrics and associated analysis for improvement opportunities. • Design and deployment of standard business policies and practices within customer service focused on the goals of “one xpedx” and world- class customer service. • Coordination of the company-wide phone system from a Customer Service perspective to ensure all features and functionality are being leverage to the fullest extent possible. • Deliver standard COE “scorecards” that will track the overall performance of each center. • Ensure the overall support and success of service optimization programs within Customer Service. • Support the use of eCommerce as a part of the overall customer service model. • In collaboration with human resources, management of the customer service career ladder and succession planning within senior customer service positions. • Identification of selected customer needs based upon evaluation of current operations and future business goals for targeted market segments. • Recommend solutions targeted at meeting defined customer needs and monitor changes in the marketplace to provide input for future solutions / policies or enhancements / changes to existing solutions / policies. • Maintain knowledge of existing and emerging business trends and opportunities that would increase profitability, productivity and competitive advantage. • Required knowledge and experience: - Bachelor’s degree - 10+ years experience in customer service or related management - Demonstrated success in people management, multiple projects and tasks - Experience in working with management to establish business plans and strategy - Experience managing multi-location customer service centers - Ability to develop teams and processes that enable coordination of multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment - Excellent communication (verbal and written), people and organizational savvy skills - Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills Desired competencies: Action Oriented, Building Effective Teams, Comfort with Top Management, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Driving for Results, Functional/Technical Skills, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Managing & Measuring, Organizing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Strategic Agility, Time Management Requirements Essential Preferred Qualification Proficiency Qualification Proficiency Business Knowledge Distribution Knowledgeable Software PC Software-Microsoft Office Proficient Travel Travel Availability Up to 25% Use MAX Proficient2012-03-06 22:04:13United StatesInternational PaperOhio60373396OHLOVELAND, OH26964775http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26964775/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60373438 Position Title: Category Sourcing Leader Fac Solutions Posting Period: 05/08/2012 To 05/21/2012 Business: xpedx Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: PL subject to change based on qualifications and experience of selected candidate. Lead strategic sourcing efforts for Facility Solutions within procurement. Collaborate with marketing, sales, logistics and procurement to develop and execute a strategic sourcing strategy. Lead/manage activities that need to be coordinated across xpedx locations/groups/regions to optimize procurement solutions. Communication and implementation of Facility Solutions sourcing strategy and programs across xpedx. Responsible for engagement with suppliers in terms of purchasing and acquisition of products critical to Facility Solutions. Develop consolidation strategies and provide support for growth strategies with suppliers. Interact with xpedx managers, addressing issues as they relate to national strategy. Establish and lead sourcing engagement teams with representatives as appropriate from marketing, sales, logistics and procurement. Establish sourcing engagement business requirements, including applicable metrics. Metrics including, but not limited to analyses in following areas: spend, supply market, inventory, total cost of ownership, customer sales, etc. Lead identification and qualification of sources of supply, including diversity supplier and import sourcing. Lead RFI and RFP processes. Develop and execute collaborative negotiation strategy. Must have ability to negotiate key contracts with suppliers. Lead supplier contract process, contract administration and supplier reviews. Understand and communicate product market information, including supply and market changes, historical pricing, supply demand, etc. Ability to lead cross-functional teams is essential. Position will need to challenge the status quo to identify improvements while working closely (and effectively) with internal customers and suppliers. Will require exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Provide leadership in procurement process as opportunities for improvement are identified. Complete and maintain Facility Solutions specific strategic sourcing plan. Must have prior experience in sourcing in Facility Solutions. Must have strong leadership and management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must have ability to deal with high level of responsibility and sometimes stressful workload. APICS/ISM certification preferred. Required competencies: Action Oriented, Command Skills, Conflict Management, Managing and Measuring, Problem Solving, Priority Setting, Process Management, Directing Others, Listening, Drive for Results, Building Effective Teams, Negotiating, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Informing, Managerial Courage, Managing Vision & Purpose, Business Acumen, Organizational Agility, Written Communications Requirements Essential Preferred Qualification Proficiency Qualification Proficiency Business Knowledge Distribution Knowledgeable Certifications & Licenses Certified Purchasing Manager Certified Degrees Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Functional Experience Global Supply Chain Experience 3 years General Management Experience 3 years Software PC Software-Microsoft Office Proficient Travel Travel Availability Up to 25%2012-03-06 22:04:11United StatesInternational PaperOhio60373438OHLOVELAND, OH26964773http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26964773/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60357940 Position Title: Product Manager, Print Posting Period: 03/02/2012 To 06/01/2012 Business: xpedx Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Marketing FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: • Pay level 13-15 based on experience • Identify new products, applications, trends and opportunities by researching trade media and events, suppliers, field sales and other sources of information. • Align products with markets and channels by analyzing customer profile and transaction data, and gleaning insight from suppliers and end users. • Establish product positioning and value propositions by researching competitive and alternative products and customer needs. • Recommend, develop and execute test market and rollout strategies based on market insights and sales results. • Provide insight and recommendations to Procurement to guide the negotiation of contracts, pricing, terms and conditions. • Develop and execute marketing plans and campaigns to roll out new products across the business, push products through Sales, generate demand from end users, and promote product features, applications and benefits. • Forecast and monitor sales trends in terms of units sold, sales revenue and gross profit. Key Challenges • Introduce new methodologies for applying market insight into guiding new product selection and introduction. • Gain commitment from internal stakeholders to advocate and support new product introductions. • Create and meet end user demand. • Achieve sales objectives and goals Competencies: Business Acumen, Drive for Results, Problem Solving, Functional/Technical Skills, Strategic Agility, verbal and written communication skills. Requirements Essential Preferred Qualification Proficiency Qualification Proficiency Degrees Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Software PC Software-Microsoft Office Proficient Travel Travel Availability Up to 25%2012-03-03 18:22:42United StatesInternational PaperOhio60357940OHLOVELAND, OH26908694http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26908694/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60340797 Position Title: Data Analyst Posting Period: 02/17/2012 To 06/19/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Sourcing FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: The Global Sourcing Business Analyst provides research and support for category management, large capital buying teams and ongoing department initiatives. Responsibilities include obtaining and managing data from a variety of sources, including IP systems, market indexes, and a broad array of other data sources. The business analyst works in concert with category management and capital teams to gain greater insight into market opportunities, identify cost savings opportunities and prepare materials as necessary to communicate an execution strategy. This role will be part of the Global Manufacturing Services and Capital Equipment team. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Activities: • Extracting internal historical expenditure information through SAP R/3, Business Warehouse, and other databases in support of category analysis • Assisting with data entry and reporting • Preparing spreadsheets, summaries, and graphical analyses • Researching market indices, supplier information, and current events • Correlating data with underlying market drivers Supporting Tools: • High degree of skill in Excel and PowerPoint • SAP/BW to analyze spend Key Competencies: • Problem Solving • Learning on the fly • Technical Skills • Time Management • Written Communications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, Industrial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred. EXPERIENCE: Sufficient educational background and/or experience in data entry, collection and/or analysis.2012-02-18 03:53:38United StatesInternational PaperOhio60340797OHLOVELAND, OH26608159http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26608159/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60357939 Position Title: Director of Marketing, Digital Posting Period: 02/14/2012 To 06/01/2012 Business: xpedx Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Marketing FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: • Develop a marketing vision, strategy and objectives for growing Digital segment, inclusive of Business Imaging; • Research, develop and plan new product/service offerings consistent with the strategy that create customer value; • Develop and annually update the primary marketing strategy for the Digital segment while interfacing with the xpedx Print lead team and Commercial Print team to insure alignment with the overall business strategy; • Develop sales strategy for Digital sales team and annually update; communicate to senior management and field management; • Coordinate cross functional resources to communicate and execute implementation tactics; • Serve as internal source for Digital business related functional issues (i.e. legal, finance, logistics, procurement, IT); • Act as primary marketing contact with key Digital suppliers while coordinating with Procurement to insure effective communications company wide; • Coordinate with Digital suppliers to identify new market opportunities for sales growth; • Develop effective tools that enable the implementation of the market strategies at the field sales professional level. Assist in understanding customer needs and accelerate growth; • Responsible for segment profitability and P&L. • Support IP merchant channel business paper sales through xpedx of approximately 130,000 tons; • Support xpedx private label programs of approximately 90 million; • Develop new strategies and targets within the digital segment that may include cut size, digital papers, in-plants, digital equipment, etc. • The position requires a knowledge base in both commercial and non commercial digital format, digital printing equipment, digital paper substrates and digital synthetic substrates. • The position requires diverse business skills and strong internal selling skills as it acts as the Digital General Manager with interaction across nearly all xpedx departments; • The position requires strong business acumen and organizational savvy to accomplish its goals in the “center led” environment without direct sales responsibility. The position has influence on our complex organization but requires gaining ownership of others to support the strategy and tactics. Requirements Essential Preferred Qualification Proficiency Qualification Proficiency Business Knowledge Distribution Knowledgeable Degrees Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Functional Experience Marketing Experience 10 years Software PC Software-Microsoft Office Proficient2012-02-15 19:06:12United StatesInternational PaperOhio60357939OHLOVELAND, OH26539453http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26539453/jobUSALOVELANDPosition Number: 60355810 Position Title: Staff Engineer Posting Period: 03/15/2012 To 05/30/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: LOVELAND ,OH Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: We are seeking an experienced engineer to provide senior staff-level expertise for conceptual studies, design and construction of steam and power generation and chemical recovery facilities. Responsibilities: •Develop conceptual design for new or modified steam and power and chemical recovery facilities on a global basis. •Assess technical and economic feasibility of potential capital Investments. •Assess implications of potential changes in other major mill operations. •Lead the development/improvement of steam and power/chemical recovery. capital investments that increase productivity, reduce operating cost, or provide a capital-advantaged position on non-discretionary reinvestment. •Confidential due diligence assessments in support of potential acquisitions. Required Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemical Engineering. •10 years of experience minimum in one or more of the following areas: engineering design, construction or maintenance. •In-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of steam and power generation and the kraft chemical recovery cycle. •Current working knowledge of boiler subsystems and pollution control equipment. Skills Needed for Success: •Ability to work effectively with all levels from mill operators through senior management. •Strong leadership and ability to influence others. •Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. •Ability to work collaboratively to come up with best overall solutions. •Tolerance for some travel, ranging from 20-40%. Location: Loveland, Ohio International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2011-05-28 19:26:34United StatesInternational PaperOhio60355810OHLOVELAND, OH21518576http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/21518576/job