International Paper Jobshttp://internationalpaper.jobs2012-05-23 21:43:55.096912USAPIONEERPosition Number: 60375640 Position Title: Chip Mill Technician Posting Period: 05/21/2012 To 06/04/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: PIONEER ,TN Job Group: Technicians Area of Interest: Sourcing FLSA: Non-Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: ORGANIZATION: East Region Fiber Supply - Provide operation of chip mill to facilitate purchase and delivery of pulpwood and logs to company facilities, including the dealing with independent wood suppliers/loggers. The chip mills process the tree length timber into chips and transport chips and by-products to facilities via truck and rail. JOB REQUIREMENTS: v Work safely; follow safety rules, wear all safety PPE v High School graduate or equivalent. v Operate and maintain, equipment which may include but is not limited to log crane, chipper control station, knuckleboom loader, front end loader, tractor, haul back equipment, dump truck, any other log handling equipment or processing equipment v Perform Maintenance and Repair Activities: Demonstrated ability to safely and professionally perform mechanical repairs on mill line components such as conveyor drives, bearings and processing equipment. v Execute safe and proficient use of hand and power tools. v Perform as an engaged team member within a team framework. v Employ interpersonal skills that enhance the team” approach to work and problem solving. v Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. V Perform basic computer skill activities as required including but not limited to conducting Company required management of personal data. SAFETY: v Must have a safe attitude and follow OSHA, company safety regulations, and any other applicable regulations. v Must wear and become certified to use all required personal protective equipment. Examples of PPE include: * Hard hat, * Hearing protection/Ear plugs, * Eye wear protection, * Foot protection/Steel-toed boots, * Any other equipment required to do a job safely v Report all injuries immediately v Report company and producer equipment damages v Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: v Assume pro-active role in the Facility Safety program. v Weigh/scale trucks as required for rotation or substitution v Maintain computer reports and records on equipment and processes as required v Operate crane to unload wood from trucks into debarking drum or storage. v Operate Chip Quality equipment as required. v Operate the chipping station to control wood flow rate and direct product to appropriate loading station. v Operate self-propelled knuckleboom loader and other wood handling equipment v Operate front end loader, backhoe, man-lift, rail car spotter, and any other equipment required v Operate rail car puller to position rail cars for loading. v Operate tractor-trailer truck to spot trailers for loading. v Operate utility vehicles to perform clean-up duties. v Conduct routine and preventive maintenance procedures on all mill processing equipment. v Perform downtime maintenance repairs. v Grind, prepare and change chipper knives. v Complete maintenance and inspection reports. v Perform manual clean-up and housekeeping activities. v Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. v Must be able to work in extremely adverse conditions with high degree of irritation from moisture, heat, cold and dust. v Must be able to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays. v Must be able to work overtime. v Must be able to travel to other work sites and provide personal means of transportation to these sites if required. v Must be willing to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: v Work requires variable amounts of time sitting per shift, up to twelve hours. v Crane operation and chip tower operation requires work to be performed in the control tower which could be from approximately 35-70 feet from the ground. v Climbing steps is required for entrance into the crane control cab and chip operator tower. v Climbing may also be required for maintenance and repair of equipment. v Crane maintenance requires work to be performed outside catwalks with the use of fall protection at heights up to 75 feet. v Climbing ladders with height of 75 feet or more for performance of routine maintenance is required. v Crane operation requires simultaneous movement of hands and feet. v Crane operation requires at minimum a normal depth perception vision. v Required movement to operate the joystick controller for crane operation includes pushing and pulling. v Frequent left and right rotation of the neck is necessary to view processing equipment. v Work may occasionally require physical effort in lifting items weighing up to 101+ pound range. v Occasionally, considerable effort is required to move a heavy part in place or lift a heavy tool (up to a 51+ pound range). Required movement may include but is not limited to carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling. v Occasional twisting of the body may be required for example in changing chipper knives. v Pushing, pulling, twisting, kneeling and bending may also be required for cleanup duties. v In addition to lifting and carrying, maintenance and repair activities may require twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching and balancing. v Walking distances of several hundred yards while carrying maintenance or service tools (51+ pound range). v Perform other duties and physical responsibilities as required.2012-05-22 20:28:13United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375640TNPIONEER, TN28870091http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28870091/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60163685 Position Title: Account Executive III Posting Period: 05/21/2012 To 06/04/2012 Business: Consumer Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Sales Area of Interest: Customer Service FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Account Executive III Responsible for managing targeted customer accounts and exercising significant discretion and independent judgment to make tactical and strategic decisions regarding those accounts. • Must be able to negotiate manufacturing schedule and plant location to balance customer needs with system efficiency. • Must be able to negotiate order quantity delivery dates and transportation modes to optimize overall system. • Must possess the ability to perform research in a manner that will optimize manufacturing system. • Must be able to research inventory and enter manufacturing orders to meet customer needs; research disputes on pricing. • Must be able to achieve and maintain rapport with customers while understanding the business objectives of machine optimization, product mix and pricing and balance this with customer needs. • Must be able to work closely in a team environment as well as with other internal functions such as sales, credit, pricing and operations. • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast paced business environment. Competencies Required: Customer Focus Business Acumen Problem Solving Decision Quality Interpersonal Savvy Composure Conflict Management Negotiations Organizing Integrity and Trust Action Oriented Bachelors Degree or related experience required.2012-05-22 20:27:45United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60163685TNMEMPHIS, TN28870073http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28870073/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375601 Position Title: Account Executive II Posting Period: 05/18/2012 To 06/18/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Sales Area of Interest: Finance FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Domestic Account Executive, IPG Supply Chain, International Paper This position will be based in Memphis, Tennessee at our Global Headquarters’ location Position ü Manage targeted customer accounts and exercise significant discretion and independent judgment to make tactical and strategic decision regarding those accounts. ü Receive and process customer requests for purchase orders, order changes, adjustments and cancellations. ü Share responsibility for end to end order processing, from order to cash. ü Understand and apply pricing policies and procedures. ü Interact, follow up and communicate effectively with agents, customers, suppliers and other employees. ü Works closely with Sales, Finance, Credit and other cross- functional team members to resolve customer disputes. ü Manage and/or coordinate production scheduling and multimodal transportation for shipment of export orders. ü Ensures that all shipments have been invoiced correctly and on timely basis. ü Work with credit to resolve purchase order or invoice related variances. ü Understand and execute the customer service level agreement. ü Manage relationship and ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Qualifications ü Some domestic customer service experience ü Understanding of production scheduling ü Understanding of multimodal transportation ü Strong communication and interpersonal skills ü Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, operations management or equivalent required. Technical Skills ü 2+ year extensive Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ü SAP R/3 or other Order Management system experience preferred Competencies Required ü Composure ü Customer Focus ü Decision Quality ü Functional/Technical Skills ü Learning on the Fly ü Priority Setting ü Problem Solving ü Process Management Company Overview (Include this section for external posting only) International Paper is the world’s largest forest products company with manufacturing operation in the United States, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company has sales of nearly $22 billion annually, employs over 54,000 people worldwide and exports its products to more than 120 nations. M/v/f/d2012-05-19 20:29:21United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375601TNMEMPHIS, TN28819283http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28819283/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375494 Position Title: Database Administration Analyst I Posting Period: 05/18/2012 To 06/01/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Purpose: This position will be a member of the SQL Server team in Database Services. Database Services is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and support of the global International Paper database environment. Our SQL Server environments are considered an enterprise, strategic platform that directly enables applications utilized by many of the businesses of International Paper. This position will contribute to implementing new systems as well as the overall availability, performance, and maintenance for the SQL Server environment. Key Accountabilities: This position will require: 1. Thorough knowledge of database troubleshooting skills related to SQL Server. This position will be required to successfully diagnosis database related problems and take necessary action in a timely manner. Additionally, this position will require proactive efforts to prevent unplanned outages or additional work. 2. With no supervision, database patching and upgrade skills will be required for SQL Server environments. This position will be able to successfully apply SQL Server database patches and upgrades to International Paper’s current database versions. 3. Database consultation and best practice advice for use of SQL Server Databases. This position will be able to guide application developers, vendors, and users with database advice in usability, capacity planning, and appropriate tools used with the SQL Server environments. 4. Knowledge and understanding of specific technology used with International Paper’s SQL Server environment. Operating systems, clustering, and reporting services are a few areas which require specific knowledge and breadth of understanding. 5. The person fulfilling this position will be expected to work an eight hour shift, Monday through Friday, on site, at International Paper’s Southwind facility. 6. This position, and its level, will be expected to provide some training and mentoring to other team members. 7. Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems will be required. Key Challenges: Briefly describe the key challenges the position/role currently faces or will face in the next 1-2 years regarding: - The external environment, including technology, competition, markets: This position will encounter external challenges with different tools, storage devices, and operating systems used in supporting our databases. On average, database software vendors de-support older versions every three years. As new database software releases are publicly available, expectations of acquired skills needed to support these new releases in a production state, will be required. The expected time frame in which these expectations to occur will be by the second minor patch level with each major release. Example: International Paper would expect its staff to fully support SQL Server 2005 in a production state by the time Service Pack 2 is released. Therefore, the person fulfilling this position should be skilled in the competency of ‘self development’ and ‘action oriented’. They must be committed and actively seeking to improve their knowledge and understanding of changing technologies. - The internal environment, including interaction with others, (both inside and outside the company) policies/practices: 1. Team player and sharing of knowledge is expected. This position requires skills in effectively dealing with ambiguity. 2. After hour support will be required. 3. On call rotation of support will be required. 4. Documentation of best practice tips and publicly publishing these documents will be required. 5. Customer Focus, maintaining an average Survey Score of 5.2 or greater. 6. Training and Mentoring of other team members will be required. - The work itself, e.g., problems, opportunities, change: This position requires an ability to adapt well to personnel, environmental, and technological changes. Additionally, this position will require documenting ‘lessons learned’ and publishing to Database Services’ common document repository. Certain administrative activities will be required throughout each year. Annual objectives, career and development work plans, email correspondence, time tracking, management and team leader requests will occur. This position will require timely attention and adherence to these processes and requests. Planned and unplanned project type work will occur. Each employee will be expected to fulfill the tasks assigned to each employee for all approved projects that involve Database Services. These three areas (above) provide opportunities for each employee to demonstrate their abilities. Considerations for career advancements, merit increases, and recognition will be based on the repetitive performance in these areas. Knowledge and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related area • Experience Required in the Following Areas: • Four Years (minimum) SQL Server Administration Experience in a Production Environment. • Version 2008 R2 - Preferred • Version 2005 Required • High Availability Options With SQL Server Used at International Paper • Skilled in Writing and Tuning SQL, T-SQL, and database stored objects (packages,triggers,etc) • Thorough Understanding of Backup and Recovery Processes with SQL Server Used at International Paper • Thorough Understanding to Identify and Deploy Performance Tuning Improvements with SQL Server • Thorough Understanding of Monitoring Techniques Used at International Paper. • Skills Required in the Following Areas: • Problem Solving Skills and a Self Starter • Capacity Planning Skills with hardware, storage, and SQL Server Consolidations • Communications Skills among Fellow Team Members • Documentation Skills • Possess Skills to Maintain 24x7 SQL Server Availability Comments: There is 0% travel expected with the position. The person fulfilling this position should expect to work after hours. It will be acceptable for the employee to address after hour issues from home using VPN access. All other work from home or offsite must first be approved by the Manager of Database Services.2012-05-19 20:29:20United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375494TNMEMPHIS, TN28819282http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28819282/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375595 Position Title: Replenishment Planner Posting Period: 05/18/2012 To 06/18/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Global Supply Chain FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: **PL level will be determined based on experience** The Replenishment Planner position is a part of the Supply Chain Team within the Industrial Packaging Group of International Paper. Replenishment Planner will monitor and evaluate roll stock inventory at container plants and distribution centers, determine stock replenishment needs, generate replenishment order and monitor through supply chain. Duties include but are not limited to: • Work to resolve service issues, respond to operational issues and maintain service levels. • Work with the supply planning and demand planning counterparts the replenishment planner will work to ensure forecast accuracy and flow of product through the system. • Maintain cycle stock and target levels for plants. • Work with Global Supply chain to evaluate, streamline and maintain best and cost effective transportation options. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and on multiple issues at the same time. Utilize statistical and analytical skills to review of plant's inventory history trends to assist with making tactical decisions regarding the managing of make-to- stock orders. They will also need to be able to demonstrate solid knowledge of each assigned plant's business, product base, market conditions, inventory and ordering history in order to understand the rationale for forecast, as well as offering suggestions to the customer for efficiencies and improvements. The following qualifications are required: • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Demonstrated competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, keyboarding, numerical keypad and other applications • Strong accuracy working with numbers • Excellent telephone etiquette and skills • Ability to present self in a professional manner, take initiative to get the job done • Superior administrative skills, positive attitude, exemplary work ethic and attendance record • Ability to learn industry-specific computer systems • Attention to detail The following qualifications are preferred: • Bachelor’s degree • Working knowledge of business-specific applications such as SAP, other order entry software systems. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. M/v/f/d2012-05-19 20:29:17United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375595TNMEMPHIS, TN28819281http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28819281/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375597 Position Title: Replenishment Planner Posting Period: 05/18/2012 To 06/18/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Global Supply Chain FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: **PL level will be determined based on experience** The Replenishment Planner position is a part of the Supply Chain Team within the Industrial Packaging Group of International Paper. Replenishment Planner will monitor and evaluate roll stock inventory at container plants and distribution centers, determine stock replenishment needs, generate replenishment order and monitor through supply chain. Duties include but are not limited to: • Work to resolve service issues, respond to operational issues and maintain service levels. • Work with the supply planning and demand planning counterparts the replenishment planner will work to ensure forecast accuracy and flow of product through the system. • Maintain cycle stock and target levels for plants. • Work with Global Supply chain to evaluate, streamline and maintain best and cost effective transportation options. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and on multiple issues at the same time. Utilize statistical and analytical skills to review of plant's inventory history trends to assist with making tactical decisions regarding the managing of make-to- stock orders. They will also need to be able to demonstrate solid knowledge of each assigned plant's business, product base, market conditions, inventory and ordering history in order to understand the rationale for forecast, as well as offering suggestions to the customer for efficiencies and improvements. The following qualifications are required: • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Demonstrated competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, keyboarding, numerical keypad and other applications • Strong accuracy working with numbers • Excellent telephone etiquette and skills • Ability to present self in a professional manner, take initiative to get the job done • Superior administrative skills, positive attitude, exemplary work ethic and attendance record • Ability to learn industry-specific computer systems • Attention to detail The following qualifications are preferred: • Bachelor’s degree • Working knowledge of business-specific applications such as SAP, other order entry software systems. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. M/v/f/d2012-05-19 20:29:17United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375597TNMEMPHIS, TN28819280http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28819280/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375599 Position Title: Supply Planner I Posting Period: 05/18/2012 To 06/18/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Global Supply Chain FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: **ACTUAL PL WILL BE DETERMINED BASED UPON EXPERIENCE** Position duties This Supply Planner position is a part of the Supply Chain Team within the Industrial Packaging Group of International Paper. This position works closely with containerboard mills teams for timely planning of production. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: • Manage rough cut schedules trim and inventory for product groupings and/or manufacturing resources. • Communicate with the supply planning lead and team on daily activities, issues, and concerns that affect the supply chain process. • Be responsible for evaluating the output from the supply network planning run. • Monitor and evaluate intermediate and finished goods inventory levels for product groups at all facilities to determine paper machine run needs in a cost-effective manner. The following qualifications are required: • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Demonstrated competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, keyboarding, numerical keypad and other applications • Strong accuracy working with numbers • Excellent telephone etiquette and skills • Ability to present self in a professional manner, take initiative to get the job done • Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment • Superior administrative skills, positive attitude, exemplary work ethic and attendance record • Ability to learn industry-specific computer systems • Attention to detail The following qualifications are preferred: • Bachelor’s degree • Working knowledge of business-specific applications such as SAP, other order entry software systems. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce M/v/f/d2012-05-19 20:29:17United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375599TNMEMPHIS, TN28819279http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28819279/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60315294 Position Title: Regional Sales Manager Asia/Pacific Posting Period: 05/17/2012 To 06/17/2012 Business: Printing & Communications Papers Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Sales FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: PL Varies 17-19 Position functions with dual role as Regional Sales Manager and Global Account Manager. Responsibilities include the following: Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific: • Direct all Pulp sales in Asia Pacific Region. Region includes China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Total volume exceeds 200,000 tons. Position has crossover accountability to execute global account strategies for key customers having plant locations within region including Proctor & Gamble, SCA, TZMO and others. The region is the largest and fastest growing region of the world for absorbent hygiene products. Global Account Manager, Itochu/Unicharm • Itochu is one of the largest commodity trading companies globally. Unicharm has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and is amongst the fastest growing customers globally in the absorbent hygiene market. Volume with Itochu and Unicharm is in excess of 100,000 tons and growing. Key Accountabilities: Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific: • Supervise directly regional sales reps to cover region. • Develop sales strategy for region and execute to achieve key deliverables including targeted volume and profit. The strategy must include provisions for direct sales and sales through agents/distributors within region. • Accountable to maintain relationship with senior leadership of key agents/distributors. • Serve as team lead for a cross functional Customer Account Team related to the key regional responsibilities. The individual will work with the team to develop a comprehensive regional strategy designed to achieve key deliverables. • Execute Global Account Strategy, as directed by Global Account Managers for other key customers with plant operations in region. • Consolidate market intelligence for region and share with HQ related to customer knowledge, IP share and competitive landscape • Must manage SG&A and T&E to budget. • Understand competitor capabilities and establish sales strategies to effectively compete. • Function effectively in foreign markets with excellent cultural and international business acumen. • Set objectives and goals with distributors and trading companies. Global Account Manager, Unicharm: • The individual is responsible for the relationship and performance of this key customer. • Serve as team lead for a cross functional Customer Account Team related to the global account responsibilities. The individual will work with the team to develop a comprehensive Global Account Strategy designed to achieve key deliverables. • The position will direct execution of the Global Account Strategy working with peer Regional Sales Managers in the Americas and EMEA. • Cultural acumen required to function effectively in foreign markets Knowledge and Experience: • Proven track record in sales, with a minimum of 7-10 years experience • Knowledge of International Supply chain and Logistics process • Exceptional understanding / knowledge of International Business Model • Bachelors Degree in related field Competencies required: • Business Acumen. • Cultural Acumen • Command Skills • Managerial Courage • Managing and Measuring • Motivating Others • Negotiating Skills • Interpersonal Savvy • Understand market forces and make appropriate pricing suggestions/decisions. • Know the competitors and establish sales strategies.2012-05-17 21:03:03United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60315294TNMEMPHIS, TN28771250http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28771250/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375467 Position Title: Applications Development Analyst Posting Period: 05/15/2012 To 06/15/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Purpose: - This position is part of the GOMAS (Global Operating Model Application Services) SAP Application Development team with a primary focus of supporting the Supply Chain functional teams. These teams are comprised of the Ecommerce, Order Management, Planning and Scheduling, and Source/Deliver areas. The position is responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of SAP custom applications. Key Accountabilities: - Work cohesively with Information Technology resources, business analysts, consultants and business representatives - Work with functional teams in order to understand the functional requirements and assist in the creation of solid functional specifications - Provide technical expertise to help formulate a solution to satisfy the functional requirements - Develop custom applications which meet the functional requirements - Define and document technical specifications for custom developed applications - Perform unit testing to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the solution - Follow application and system architecture guidelines - Work with team members to ensure the delivered design meets the business requirements - Investigate issues in test and production environments and provide resolution recommendations - Provide recommendations to the functional teams on how to improve existing and future custom programs - Participate and conduct knowledge transfer sessions with other team members - Help to plan and determine the best overall implementation approach for solutions spanning across multiple project releases and environments Key Challenges: - Ability to work under tight/shifting deadlines - Participate in multiple projects simultaneously - Working in a complex SAP landscape - Interacting when required with business group representatives - Ability to lead and drive work and small task teams - Ability to work independently in a complex environment Knowledge and Experience: Functional Skills: - Ability to clearly articulate verbal and written requirements between customers and technical resources - Demonstrate ability to perform analysis and to facilitate and translate requirements into technical requirements - Experience in multiple SAP modules preferred - Ability to function in a constantly changing environment - Capability to take ownership of a task or problem and drive it to its resolution without supervision - Ability to manage a small team to complete specific short term projects or tasks - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to help plan and prioritize work across multiple teams and environments - Ability research and learn new technologies on the fly Technical Skills: - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience - Minimum of 8 years hands on ABAP programming experience Required - Strong understanding of the main functions in the ABAP Workbench - Experience using BAPIs, BADIs, BDCs, user exits and common dictionary objects - Experience developing reports utilizing ALV - Experience with screen painter / module pool programs - Experience creating/modifying SAPScripts and Smartforms - Understanding of ALE/IDOCs - Understanding of ABAP Objects Preferred - Experience using ABAP Objects programming techniques is required in some areas - Dynpro experience required in some areas - Workflow experience a plus - Java experience2012-05-16 18:34:36United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375467TNMEMPHIS, TN28736360http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28736360/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60372901 Position Title: IT Staff Auditor Posting Period: 05/10/2012 To 05/24/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Finance FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Purpose: The principal objectives of the internal audit function are to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. The internal audit function helps International Paper accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and the governance processes. The IT Auditor will work in a team environment to provide operating locations or corporate functions with detailed reviews of their internal controls environments. In addition, they will work on teams that will work on projects to improve the internal control environment of International Paper but also to improve the efficiency of our Company processes. This position will interact with various levels of business and staff management throughout the Company. Key Accountabilities: • Preparing and planning for audits through automated data analysis tools by reviewing relevant and available data and information. • Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation and ongoing management of technical and operational IT infrastructure (hardware, software, data management, internet, networking and communications) • Ensuring that IT audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted internal auditing standards. • Conducting auditing fieldwork at the company’s manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as within some corporate functions using appropriate auditing methods such as interviews, observation, research, document review, and data analysis. • Drafting audit reports by identifying and gathering support for potential opportunities for improvement as well as recommending real- world value added solutions. • Presenting audit findings to corporate, facility and division management and negotiating appropriate corrective action plans. • Identifying profit improvement opportunities and best practices. • Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships between the corporate audit department and our internal and external customers. • Supporting the Senior IT Audit Manager in developing, documenting, communicating and testing of business continuity plans • Assisting in evaluating the methodology and processes by which business application systems are developed, purchased, implemented, documented, controlled and maintained • Partnering in evaluating the security protocols safeguarding information assets against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, damage or loss • Assisting and mentoring new audit team members. Key Challenges: - The candidate will face a changing audit department as we incorporate new auditing practices and policies to address the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This will include a total assessment of our audit approach and report deliverables. - The candidate will face an ever-changing information technology organization and the challenges of determining the risk associated with that of a changing organization. A new IT audit approach must be developed and implemented in order to increase the added value of the IT audit organization. Knowledge and Experience: Candidate must have the following qualifications in order to be considered for the position. • Bachelor Degree or higher within Information Technology, MIS or Computer Science, Accounting or related field. • 3 - 5 years experience within Information Technology auditing. • 2 years of SAP process or technical experience. • Basic understanding of IT audit theory and practice including CoBIT and other guiding principles. • Proven Project Management ability. • Posses a basic knowledge of computer technology, computer operations and system security. • Located or Relocated to Memphis, TN. • Ability to Travel 50%. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines • Proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization • Ability to work independently or in a team environment and without direct supervision The following knowledge or Experience would be an added plus for the position. • SOX 404 Requirements • Certified CISA auditor • Certified Auditor • Project Management Certification • ERP Auditing Experience Core Competencies: Learning on the fly, action/results oriented, perseverance, analytical, problem solving, functional/technical skills, interpersonal savvy, integrity and trust, ethics and values, customer focus, negotiation, peer relationships, listening, informing, composure, conflict management, decision making quality, priority setting, time management, and dealing with ambiguity.2012-05-11 18:57:01United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60372901TNMEMPHIS, TN28634920http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28634920/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375005 Position Title: Capital Project Development Supervisor Posting Period: 05/10/2012 To 05/24/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Manufacturing FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: This position works as a member of CTA Capital Team which collectively led the development, analysis, coordination, and management of the capital project and related process areas for the Container the Americas business. This position works closely with the Capital Projects Development Manager and the Director – Supply Chain & Capital Management for CTA, along with interfacing routinely with our division engineering; division/area/regional controllers; Area VPs and Regional GMs; Director of Manufacturing; and Corporate Capital personnel. The work involves the preparation, oversight, analysis, and process management of capital project development; spending analysis and forecasting; capital related accounting and financial policy stewardship; leasing request management; set-up machinery project oversight; training and leadership for field financial and project preparation and evaluation personnel; coordination and management of the e pad process and financial shell analytical tools; preparation of routine and special reports and analysis for capital related items including the capital budgets/facility plans/spending plans. The position also contributes to continuous improvement of the capital process working with the team, and maintains the department’s reference material for the business on the iCON website, as well as participating in the post closing assessments of major capital projects vs. the expected results for those investments. Periodic analysis of S&A expenses and operating budget budget preparation and analysis for the division manufacturing group is also part of the work routines. The ideal candidate for the position will have 3-5 years in converting plant financial management, a strong accounting and financial analysis background, and will have experience in working with a diverse group of team members including engineering, finance, sales, and general management. Familiarity with the e pad system and the capital project development process would be strong experiences for the successful candidate. Leadership skills and the ability to interact and influence all levels of management is highly preferred. This position provides coaching and feedback to the capital project preparation and approval process participants which includes plant personnel through VPs. A listing of the key competencies for the successful candidate are as follows: •Strong analytical skills with excellent knowledge of financial analysis techniques •Excellent knowledge of corporate and business capital and plant, property, and equipment financial and accounting policies •Very good communication, collaboration, and team work skills •Managerial courage •Strong teaching, coaching, training, and presentation skills •Leadership aptitude and the ability to influence others to complete assignments in a quality manner and in a timely fashion •Strong knowledge of converting plant operations including financial analysis, product and process flow, costing and pricing, and levers for financial improvement •Excellent hands on experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word along with the ability to use and administer the ePad project development and tracking system.2012-05-11 18:56:57United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375005TNMEMPHIS, TN28634916http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28634916/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60315193 Position Title: Marketing Manager Posting Period: 05/09/2012 To 05/23/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Marketing FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: International Paper (http://www.internationalpaper.com) is the world’s largest paper and forest products company. Primary businesses include paper, packaging and forest products for a variety of end uses. International Paper is a Fortune 100 Company with operations around the globe. We currently have two openings for Marketing Managers to drive the strategic and tactical marketing efforts for the Industrial Packaging business. The successful candidates must collect, analyze and synthesize market information, engage with the business to develop a strategic direction/plan and ensure the effective execution of the strategy for specific business unit(s), segment(s) and geographic area (s). The Marketing Managers report to the Director of Marketing and work closely the Area Vice Presidents, National Accounts team, and the Region General Managers to establish the marketing vision, strategies and value propositions. They lead, teach and coach the national and local sales teams through the tactical execution of the strategy including the offer/product, distribution strategy, pricing strategy, communications and promotional plans. Essential Functions: •Provide a customer-focused, analytical perspective on the market for specific business unit(s), segment(s) and/or geographical area(s). •Understand market trends, key drivers and the competitive landscape. •Lead the segmentation, targeting and positioning or strategic marketing activities to improve top line growth and/or the profitability of the business. •Ensure business leadership, sales, logistics, and manufacturing are an integral part of the strategy development to ensure the segment marketing plans are accepted and effectively executed. •Manage marketing messages and material to support the segment marketing plans. •Develop and mentor marketing capabilities and competencies within the businesses to provide a significant competitive advantage; institutionalize marketing best practices and processes. Education / Experience Required: •BS or equivalent in business management, marketing, economics, or related field •MBA preferred •5-10 years operational or commercial experience •Paper or packaging industry experience preferred Other Qualifications Required: •Robust analytical skills and Intellectual Horsepower •Demonstrated Strategic Agility, Command Skills and Action Oriented •Effective verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels Positions are located in Memphis, TN. Candidates must be geographically flexible and mobile for future opportunities with the company. International Paper offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, vacation as well as a 401(k) plan and retirement savings account.2012-05-10 20:16:10United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60315193TNMEMPHIS, TN28611952http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28611952/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375208 Position Title: Financial Analyst Freight Payment Posting Period: 05/08/2012 To 05/22/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Finance FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Job Description: The Financial Analyst for the Freight Payment Area exists to provide the financial and analytical support for Global Sourcing, and International Papers vendors. Key Accountabilities: - Monitor, bi-weekly, the Outbound Freight Account to determine the status of all open shipments for all vendors for Match Pay. Work closely with the different vendors, IT, and the Support Desk to make sure vendors are paid for all shipments owed. Report the financial impacts of results to Facility Controllers, Audit, Director of Finance, and other key persons. - Calculate cost errors daily. Request rates from carriers, buyers, the Freight Rate Coordinator if rates are missing. - Maintain and monitor the Match Pay/TRAMS claims database by receiving checks from the lockbox and clearing open claims in the database. - Reconcile the two claim accounts, 3400958 and 21300024, and place in account reconciliation with corresponding back-up. Quarterly adjustments are made to make up differences between the balance on the Claims Aging Report and the account balances. - Generate all TRAMS Reports, ensuring that all balance dues were logged out during the previous month. - Backup for the Freight Rate Coordinator and for updating the weekly Fuel Surcharge when needed. Knowledge and Experience: - Bachelor degree or MBA in Accounting or Finance and 2 - 5 years of experience required - A working knowledge of Accounts Payable, the Match Pay freight process and SAP are desired. - Proficient Microsoft Excel Skills - Strong written and oral communications - Ability to work individually as well as a part of a team Competencies needed: Action oriented Customer focus Priority setting and multi-tasking Integrity and trust Interpersonal savvy2012-05-09 18:37:13United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375208TNMEMPHIS, TN28575585http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28575585/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60375209 Position Title: Field Analyst / Fiber Security Posting Period: 05/08/2012 To 05/22/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: Finance FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Job Description: Position supports Region and Division management in key areas, including: Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; fiber-receipt/delivery monitoring and control at mills, woodyards and chip plants; field training/review of policies, procedures and controls; liaison with Corporate Audit; Helpline investigations; special projects. KEY DUTIES: • Provide training/review of policies, procedures and controls. • Sarbanes-Oxley self-assessments and peer reviews. • Assist with all Corporate Internal Audits. • Monitor fiber procurement: receipts/deliveries from fee lands, timber deeds, wood suppliers and woodyards; fiber inventories; security- camera placement, operation and video reviews. • Video surveillance. • EDGE Fiber Supply assistance. • Help disseminate process improvements/best practices among field locations. • Monitor Records Retention Program. • Assist with investigations of Helpline calls. • Assist Legal Department with subpoenas for records and documents. • Special projects. • Substantial travel is required. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelors degree with 2-6 years experience required. • Thorough understanding of policies, procedures and controls. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. KEY COMPETENCIES: • Action Oriented • Interpersonal Savvy • Integrity and Trust • Managerial Courage • Customer Focus • Priority Setting • Political Savvy • Organizing • Timely and Quality Decision Making2012-05-09 18:37:13United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60375209TNMEMPHIS, TN28575584http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28575584/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60268841 Position Title: P&S Scheduling IT Business Analyst I Posting Period: 05/07/2012 To 06/22/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: PURPOSE: International Paper’s Global Operating Model Application Services (GOMAS) organization is charged with designing, building, implementing and sustaining an enterprise Supply Chain solution based on an SAP technology platform. The objective of the solution is to support and enable changing business processes to improve customer satisfaction and reduce supply chain costs. The application processes include Planning & Scheduling, Source, Order Management, E-Commerce, Manufacturing Processes, Cost & Profitability and Deliver. The supporting technology areas are SAP Development, Business Warehouse, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Data Management. The P&S Scheduling IT Business Analyst I will work in a team environment to recommend and deliver technology enabling business processes in the area of Production and Transportation Scheduling. The applications in scope include SAP APO and Greycon X-Trim, plus any additional Global Supply Chain approved operating model applications. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience with SAP, work well in team environments, and have an understanding of the Supply Chain Operating Model (SCOM) design. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work cohesively with IT resources, COE Process Stewards, PIMs and business representatives • Understand, design, build, implement and sustain best practice supply chain solutions • Drive improvements for the functional area. Evaluate alternative procedural and systematic solutions that meet needs while maintaining business standards • Plan and lead select assignments, tracking progress, communicating milestones and escalating issues • Lead and execute proof of concept testing in a cross team environment to validate design assumptions • Configure SAP and other Operating Model applications to enable defined business processes and complete configuration documentation • Define and document functional specifications for custom developed applications based on business requirements • Perform testing to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the solution • Work both independently and with team members to ensure the delivered design meets the business requirements • Identify, assess impact, and provide recommendation for resolution of issues related to business processes, procedural and system changes; escalate problems of high complexity and severity • Work with the COE to support, identify, gather information, and develop change requests for existing sustain issues or new requirements • Analyze and understand business data to support decision making and effectively present information • Additional duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field • Minimum of 4-6 years SAP experience • Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills • Project management skills • Process orientation • Ability to function in a constantly changing environment KEY COMPETENCIES: • Action Oriented • Problem Solving • Customer Focus • Dealing with Ambiguity • Drive for Results • Learning on the Fly • Timely Decision Making • Priority Setting • Peer Relationships • Integrity and Trust2012-05-08 18:24:18United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60268841TNMEMPHIS, TN28540412http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28540412/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60168795 Position Title: IT Business Analyst I - Deliver Posting Period: 04/26/2012 To 05/26/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: International Paper’s Global Operating Model Application Services (GOMAS) organization is charged with designing, building, implementing and sustaining an enterprise Supply Chain solution based on an SAP technology platform. The objective of the solution is to support and enable changing business processes to improve customer satisfaction and reduce supply chain costs. The application processes include Planning & Scheduling, Source, Order Management, E-Commerce, Manufacturing Processes, Cost & Profitability and Deliver. The supporting technology areas are SAP Development, Business Warehouse, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Data Management. The Deliver IT Business Analyst I will work in a team environment to recommend and deliver technology enabling business processes in the areas of Inventory, Materials and Warehouse Management. The applications in scope include SAP R/3, EDI (electronic data interchange), MES, plus any additional Global Supply Chain approved operating model applications. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Supply Chain processes and perform design in the Warehouse area. Key responsibilities: The Deliver IT Business Analyst I will be responsible for: • Participation in the overall process improvement of the functional area. Analyze complex user information flows and needs. Create functional specs and perform configuration, acceptance testing, and problem resolution. • Evaluate alternative procedural and systematic solutions that meet needs while maintaining business standards. • Ensure the business group’s needs are being met and that assignments are delivered on time by participating in project/planning meetings and communicating regularly with team management and team. • Work cohesively with other Information Technology resources, Business Analysts on GOMAS teams, and COE representatives during implementations and other activities. • Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: 4-6 years experience in one or more of the following areas: System configuration and analysis, business knowledge, project management or systems integration. BS degree in computer science or related field preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work in multiple business areas SAP configuration experience in the following areas is preferred: • SAP IM, WM, MM, Logistics Execution • Output determination • Familiar with IDOC, EDI and ALE processes • Knowledgeable of SAP integration between the SAP modules • SD/MM/IM and external system Integrations • Familiar with handling units, batch management, shipments, deliveries, Radio Frequency (RF), picking and packing functionality Ideal candidates will be team players that bring project management skills, analytical skills, organizational skills and problem solving skills. Prior development experience and technical design skills including debugging of standard and custom objects is a plus. Prior development experience Competencies: Action oriented, business acumen, dealing with ambiguity, learning on the fly, problem solving, customer focus, drive for results, timely decision making, priority setting, peer relationships2012-04-27 19:58:29United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60168795TNMEMPHIS, TN28240318http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28240318/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60373947 Position Title: Systems Specialist III - GSD Packager Posting Period: 04/23/2012 To 05/31/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Purpose: Under general supervision, the Global Software Delivery Application Packager is responsible for evaluating, packaging, testing and releasing software to the enterprise to support GSD objectives. The person will maintain, operate and support package development tools for IP to enable and deliver software installation packages, software update packages, software removal packages, and software reporting for supported devices. The person will be responsible for assisting in creating and maintaining documentation to support this position. Key Accountabilities: • Creates and tests automated installation packages for managed software applications that integrate into current software management strategies and customize the installation of the application. Creates and tests custom scripts to use as utilities for automation of workstation updates. • Creates and maintains software packaging documentation and test documentation to include standard operating procedures and best practices. Maps out processes and creates workflow diagrams. • Requires day-to-day management and break/fix work of existing automated software installation packages and software access points for all facilities. Must be capable of prioritizing critical tasks, resolving conflict and resolving complex problems within the Configuration Manager infrastructure. Provides troubleshooting support to first and second level IT support groups for software packages. • Demonstrates good communication skills, accuracy, dependability, timeliness and completeness of assigned work. Also demonstrates maturity in problem solving and independent problem solving skills. Key Challenges: v The external environment, including technology, competition, markets: • Rapid pace of technological advances and how if effects the International Papers environment. • Ability to keep pace with competitors across all facets of technology. v The internal environment, including interaction with others, (both inside and outside the company) Policies/Practices: • Ensures packaging processes are compliant with vendor software licensing requirements and International Paper’s information resource policy and security policy. • Work with peers to obtain assistance with issue resolution. • Work closely with software product owners to ensure all technical issues are being resolved. v The work itself, e.g., problems, opportunities, change: • Constant adherence to software management strategies for the various software products within International Paper. • Remain current with latest Technological trends. Knowledge and Experience: • Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent • Experience using Wise Package Studio, Wilson WindowWare Winbatch Compiler or related software packaging tools preferred • Experience with SQL, MS Platform scripting such as VB script or Jscript, SCCM Installer, Windows Installer Service and MSI packaging / re-packaging preferred • Timely Decision Making, Priority Setting, Peer Relationships, Dealing with Ambiguity, Planning, Interpersonal Savvy, Drive for Results, Perseverance, Managing and Measuring Work, Time Management and Directing Others • Demonstrated competence to work: o With general supervision Comments: • Ability to demonstrate good communication skills • Dealing with ambiguity • Requires being member of on-call rotation • Project Management and Time Management skills2012-04-24 20:01:11United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60373947TNMEMPHIS, TN28150350http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28150350/jobUSAMURFREESBOROPosition Number: 40017783 Position Title: Customer Relations Representative I Posting Period: 04/18/2012 To 05/30/2012 Business: Industrial Packaging Group Location: MURFREESBORO ,TN Job Group: Office and Clerical Area of Interest: Customer Service FLSA: Non-Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Enters and maintains the customer order fulfillment system applications for more complex accounts. Periodically receives direction and guidance from supervision and seasoned team members. Monitors the order process to ensure that customer deliveries are made accordingly. Handles accounts receivable including credits, past due, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: Enter all orders in a timely manner. Communicate any pricing, and/or shipping differentials with customers in a prompt fashion. Efficiently respond to customer and sales representatives questions pertaining to orders, product availability, pricing and delivery. Use electronic tools whenever applicable. To include, but not limited to: Witron,SAP and Microsoft Outlook. Interact positively and professionally with customers both internal and external, other IP facilities, and vendors. Work with a high degree of accuracy while entering orders, credit memos, etc. Assure that all details for the proper handling of each order are clearly indicated. This includes but is not limited to: P.O. #, correct pricing, delivery instructions, warehouse and office notes, cutting instructions, delivery date, etc. Must be able to multi-task. QUALIFICATIONS: Typically requires 2-5 years of experience. COMPETENCIES: Action Oriented Functional / Technical Skills Integrity and trust Interpersonal skills Customer Focus Time Management Problem Solving International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V2012-04-19 21:02:17United StatesInternational PaperTennessee40017783TNMURFREESBORO, TN28014011http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28014011/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60374740 Position Title: Investment Manager Posting Period: 04/19/2012 To 06/03/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Technology FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: The position level of the Investment Manager will range depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Purpose: • The position is primarily utilized on large capital or complex projects that involve significant modifications to a facility’s operation and/or projects in support of a strategic initiative critical to a business’s success. The position is responsible in providing leadership and management of the multiple organizations and constituents needed to complete all aspects of the capital investment (business, operations, project development & implementation). • Key customers for the position will vary by project. Generally key customers include (but not limited to) business unit Manufacturing VP’s and GM’s, Facility Managers, Manufacturing SVP, Manager of Capital Projects and Project Steering teams. • Key actions are the management of all aspects of the project, ensuring adequate resources are deployed to meet all project objectives, identification and management of risks (business, operations, design, project execution) and timely communication of project status and issues to key stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: • Responsible for working with business unit management, facility management and the Manager of Capital Projects to design the appropriate organization and assemble adequate team resources to meet all project objectives. • Responsible for the overall management and coordination of all project related activities from the outset of the project until the CIP objectives are met. Accountable for delivering the project on schedule and within approved budget. This includes (but not limited to) the following depending on the nature of the project: 1. Development, justification and approval of a Capital Investment Proposal congruent with intended objectives 2. Engineering, procurement and construction of the new asset(s) 3. Cost effective, reliable, and safe designs 4. Ramp-up and start-up of the asset(s). 5. Bridge planning. 6. Hiring, staffing and training plans. 7. Go to market and product development plans. 8. Reliability and maintenance plans 9. Logistics of raw materials and finished goods. 10. Permitting (environmental and construction). 11. Environment, health and safety. 12. Governmental and community affairs. • Responsible for directing the project team during the development and execution phases of the capital project to meet the business objectives within budget and schedule. Communicates to the project team any changes in the business environment, competitor position and government/community affairs which could affect any of the project’s major market, technical, or financial objectives. • Responsible for communicating project status to key customers and project team members. This is 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 highly effective communication skills ( both written and verbal) and demonstrates comfort in communicating at all levels of the company. • Responsible for timely closing of the project to include proper verification of process performance, formal transfer of documentation and materials, final financial accounting / close-out, and project demobilization. Key Challenges: • Projects involving external market assumptions essential for success must be monitored and assessed continuously. Understanding and communicating the impact of projected changes in those elements of the project is an ongoing challenge and responsibility for this position. • A major challenge encountered on large projects or complex would be procurement and subsequent deployment of necessary qualified resources. This is a frequent issue within the engineering and contracted services communities to properly execute the project within the assigned budget and schedule. There may also exist a significant challenge in the recruitment, analysis, and staffing of qualified operations and maintenance personnel depending on the region. • Ongoing challenges exist in the selection and procurement of quality equipment and materials required for the project. Supplier involvement and support is essential for project success and must be monitored and managed aggressively. • 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. The Investment Manager position must possess the capability of leading and aligning multiple diverse groups (internal and external to IP) in a collaborative manner that assures the successful achievement of the project goals. • The position requires a fundamental knowledge of the business and experience in capital project management. The acumen and ability to identify and deploy appropriate resources both internal and external) in a timely manner is critical to success. • For the most part, the Investment Manager must demonstrate the flexibility for extended travel and non-routine business hours in successful execution of their duties. • The Investment Manager 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. Scope: • Has overall managerial responsibility for all aspects of a capital project. Sizes of potential projects could easily vary from estimates of $50 MM to $500 MM+. • Oversees internal resources and external 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. Knowledge and Experience: • B.S. Degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or a business degree with project management education and training preferable. • Minimum 12-15 years experience in manufacturing operations and management. Must also have capital project management experience. • Must possess and demonstrate capabilities and skills in leadership, organizational design and organizational development, communication, directing others, decision quality, negotiations, team building, and conflict management. • Must have a solid understanding of the business initiatives, profit and loss, and strategic plans. • Must have a working knowledge of SAP accounting systems and Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). • Must be able to effectively deal with government agencies and community officials and possess excellent communication skills in interaction with same. Comments: • The position normally requires the individual being physically located on a project site during the implementation phase which may typically entail 12+ months. The role requires a solid understanding of the business intent of the project along with an effective understanding of engineering and construction processes. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity M/F/D/V2012-04-19 21:02:12United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60374740TNMEMPHIS, TN28014008http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/28014008/jobUSAMemphisPosition Number: 60201260 Position Title: Applications Development Spec III Posting Period: 04/17/2012 To 05/29/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: Memphis ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Purpose: The Applications Development Specialist III serves as a technical team member to the Deliver & Source Support Team for the Fiber Supply applications and the related hardware. The Specialist works with the Global Sourcing organization and specifically the extended IP fiber community to support these unique applications by resolving technical problems, testing, implementing, training and documenting new applications or changes to existing applications; monitoring data flows and systems availability Key Accountabilties: • Provides technical and functional support for the Scale and Fiber systems. This includes build, updates, patches, reporting, security, hardware changes and recommendations on efficiencies. • Participates in the overall process improvement of the functional area • Acts as a contact for the Deliver & Source Support Team; also works with the business, ITSS, PIM’s and other IT groups to coordinate the maintenance of information technology required by the business • Understands the technical requirements of the systems and the nature of any proposed business process changes and will compose technical specifications to ensure continued operation of the systems. • Ability to learn and understand the business as well as knowing and understanding how to work with ITSS and other IT groups to accomplish goals • Analyzes changes to corporate hardware and software standards to ensure that the existing applications continue to function as designed, without compromising security or the integrity of the applications. • Ensures that assignments are delivered on time by participating in project/planning meetings and communicating regularly with the team and appropriate managers • Communicates regularly with BIM, PIM, internal facilities and vendors for resolution and collaboration. • Acts as a team member to accomplish specific assignments or tasks. Key Challenges: • Building a working relationship with the business, security, audit and the COE in order understand their requirements and IT needs • Working with the ITSS organization to analyze hardware and software changes as required by the business or corporate standards • Establishing peer relationships with other business IT groups to support the business • Extended support hours, rotating on-call support • Managing multiple projects at the same time Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related technical field, or equivalent experience required. 3 to 5 years of application support experience required. Technical Skills/Knowledge: ? Truck scaling / receiving system experience preferred ? Basic PC hardware configuration/function ? Windows O/S expertise (Windows 7) ? Advanced troubleshooting ? Technical Writing ? SQL DB structure and configuration ? Windows Group Policies ? TCP/IP network infrastructure and configuration ? Oracle DB communications (ODBC) ? Crystal Reporting Core competencies: ? Customer Focus ? Action Oriented ? Problem Solving ? Learning on the Fly ? Organizing and Planning ? Functional and Technical Skills ? Peer Relationships ? Business Acumen ? Political Savvy ? Creativity ? Integrity & Trust ? Dealing with Ambiguity2012-04-18 20:27:01United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60201260TNMemphis, TN27983091http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27983091/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60373787 Position Title: Mill Communications Mgr - Bogalusa, LA Posting Period: 03/19/2012 To 05/30/2012 Business: Human Resources Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs Area of Interest: Communications/Public Affairs FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Position Description The Mill Communications Manager position will support the Bogalusa, La., mill and community through excellent employee communications, community and media relations, change management and issues management. The position is located in Bogalusa, and may require up to 10 percent travel. Key Accountabilities • Communications manager on-site, dotted line to the mill manager, direct reporting to the senior communication manager, Industrial Packaging • Manage internal mill communication systems (leadership communications, employee engagement communications, feedback systems, etc.) • Manage crisis communications and ensure crisis communication plans exist and key people are trained on crisis communication processes and protocols • Develop and manage an active media relations strategy (building strategic relationship with media, seeking out positive media opportunities, writing press releases, responding to all media inquiries with key messages) • Active community relations strategy to manage community goodwill, identify key risks and manage implementation of strategic community relations initiatives to support mill goals (CAC, IP Giving strategy, strategic partnerships/affiliations) • Participates on mill lead team • Communications adviser/coach to lead team members, area managers and first-line leaders • Strategic communications planning and tactical support for mill initiatives, with special emphasis on environmental performance and issues management • Manage day-to-day, ongoing communication needs • Provide communications/media training as needed • Manage mill’s participation/interaction with company communications tools (IPToday, Hot News, IPMedia Network, DBS Broadcasts) • Partner with government relations on selected business issues/initiatives Key Challenges • Gauging employee and local community sentiment • Developing / maintaining employee trust • Establishing credibility / influence at facilities without dedicated communications staff • Translating company / business communications initiatives into effective local programs • Balancing mill objectives and goals with company objectives and goals • Serving needs of multiple stand-alone locations • Working with limited / significantly reduced budget • Remote location of managers • Facility was recently acquired by International Paper – cultural integration challenge over next 1-2 years Scope • Responsible for communications at one primary location, totaling 400-500 employees and contractors • Manage local community relations and IP Foundation budgets Knowledge & Experience • Bachelor’s degree, minimum six years of experience • Environmental PR issues management experience a must • Possess entry-level competencies outlined in Communications Career Ladder • Demonstrated employee communications and community relations experience • Demonstrated media relations experience • Demonstrated successful interpersonal and political savvy skills • Demonstrated ability to establish communications systems and manage and measure work • Manufacturing environment experience preferred Developmental Opportunities • Leadership Institute - Individual Contributor • Communications Planning and Media Training • Sustainability Training • Conducting communications Assessments / Focus Groups / Research2012-03-20 00:24:19United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60373787TNMEMPHIS, TN27255824http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27255824/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60357564 Position Title: Recruiter Posting Period: 03/14/2012 To 06/13/2012 Business: Human Resources Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: HR FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: This position is located in Memphis, TN and reports to the Manager, North American Recruiting Center. What is dynamic, diverse, engaging, and supportive? It’s the exceptional professional environment at International Paper. For more than 100 years, we’ve been thinking of great ideas, developing innovative designs, and producing exciting products for an ever-expanding marketplace. Today, International Paper is a Fortune 100 company with a global reach, and we know that hiring, training, supporting, and rewarding our team of motivated and talented people is a big part of that success. If you’re ready to make the most of your talents as part of a dynamic, sustainable organization, make a career move to International Paper—where you’ll discover Infinite Possibilities. As a Recruiter, you will work with assigned business/function to identify, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates for full- time salaried and hourly hard-to-fill skilled maintenance vacancies. Scope includes working with Human Resources and Hiring Managers on all aspects of the recruiting process. We’re looking for a highly motivated self starter who is proactive in taking action and is customer focused, as well as: - Five years of recruiting experience in recruiting senior-level professionals in either a contingency or retained agency, or corporate recruitment environment - A Bachelor’s degree desired - Excellent candidate assessment and closure skills - Demonstrated success in managing multiple candidates and employees on concurrent complex hiring projects with the ability to effectively prioritize efforts to meet obligations - Proven consultative skills required for collaborative winning, business savvy, and demonstrated credibility - Strong services industry knowledge - Proficiency with various contact management or applicant tracking systems, as well as Microsoft Office software products - Strong personal leadership and communication skills combined with the ability to build effective relationships across an array of constituents - The ability to lead and influence through change and ambiguity - Demonstrated ability to source and recruit diverse individuals and effectively position employment brand to attract top talent - Ability to consult with hiring managers and HR on the negotiation of compensation packages - Ability to develop recruiting techniques and sourcing methods specific to job requirements and position success profiles - Preferably, paper, packaging and distribution industry knowledge Competencies: JOB - Problem Solving - Customer Focus - Technical/Functional - Dealing with Ambiguity - Written/Verbal Communications - Organizational Agility TEAM/DEALING WITH OTHERS - Interpersonal Savvy - Peer Relationships - Conflict Management - Negotiating - Sizing up Others - Listening SELF - Managerial Courage - Interpersonal Savvy - Timely Decision Making - Composure - Action Oriented - Planning/Organizing - Priority Setting Along with above-average compensation and performance-based incentives, we offer a dynamic work environment and a total rewards package that includes the tools you need to support your well-being, plan for your future, and grow your career. Learn more and apply online at www.ipaper.jobs EOE2012-03-16 03:39:17United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60357564TNMEMPHIS, TN27186337http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/27186337/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60170539 Position Title: Systems Analyst I - ESM Posting Period: 02/06/2012 To 06/08/2012 Business: Finance and IT Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: IT/Information Management FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: No Description: Purpose: The primary responsibilities, actions and outputs include: Provide daily support for the Enterprise System Managements infrastructure which includes the following: - Monitoring, installation, maintenance, and deployment of agent technology that provides health and performance status of computer platform systems on UNIX and Windows based processors. - Perform alert message integration with International Paper’s CA Unicenter Service Desk ticketing system. - Development and maintenance of custom administrative scripts written using Perl. - Development and maintenance of custom monitoring solutions. - Support for CA Workload (deployment and break-fix) - Support Performance management and reporting. - Deployment and support for CA-Spectrum and CA-eHealth Key Accountabilities: - Customer focus – must be able to listen and analyze customer requirements then work with team members to implement the customer’s solution. - Action Oriented – must be action oriented and willing to take on new challenges. - Creativity – must be innovative with new ideas and solutions for systems management. - Learning on the fly – must be able to quickly analyze new technology and solutions for systems management. - Dealing with ambiguity – experience in managing change, comfortable handles risk and uncertainty. - Time Management – must be able to manage tasks and timelines to meet customer needs Key Challenges: - The external environment, including technology, competition, markets: 1. The challenge will be establishing, communicating and maintaining unified processes across the IP IT organization. Sustaining adequate layers of communications throughout the businesses and IT to ensure processes are consistent (technologically) and strategic across the enterprise, to ensure the IP Enterprise is properly focused and aligned in a very competitive environment. - The internal environment, including interaction with others, (both inside and outside the company) policies/practices: - Identifying, establishing and sustaining quality relationships at the right business levels. - Establish strong working relationships with other support groups and customers. - Work to create a vendor neutral environment that is solution focused. - Provide support for infrastructure on a 24X7 basis with support rotation within the group. - Document processes and procedures for use internal and external to the ESM group. - The work itself, e.g., problems, opportunities, change: - Establishing a vendor neutral management environment for the enterprise. - Selecting cost effective management solutions. - Learning and deployment of new technologies. - Integration of new solutions with existing infrastructure. Scope: - This position provides Enterprise System Management for applications that reside on the UNIX and Windows operating platforms. - Solutions supported by this position include: system monitoring, performance monitoring, workload scheduling, SLA monitoring, and network device monitoring. - This position will create customized monitoring solutions when currently supported vendor products do not meet the needs of the customer. - This position will support the goals and objectives of the Enterprise Large System Services. Knowledge and Experience: - This position provides Enterprise System Management for applications that reside on the UNIX and Windows operating platforms. - Solutions supported by this position include: system monitoring, performance monitoring, workload scheduling, SLA monitoring, and network device monitoring. - This position will create customized monitoring solutions when currently supported vendor products do not meet the needs of the customer. - This position will support the goals and objectives of the Enterprise Large System Services. Comments: - This position requires the successful candidate to have strong technical skills in the tools described above. The candidate will need to be able to form strong working relationships with operating system platform groups for Windows and UNIX and work with those groups to achieve the goals and objectives of this department2012-02-06 22:14:09United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60170539TNMEMPHIS, TN26345194http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/26345194/jobUSAMEMPHISPosition Number: 60263673 Position Title: Sustainability Project Leader Posting Period: 09/19/2011 To 05/27/2012 Business: Global Manufacturing Location: MEMPHIS ,TN Job Group: Professionals Area of Interest: EHS FLSA: Exempt Relocation Paid: Yes Description: Purpose: This position supports the development and implementation of International Paper’s Sustainability program. The candidate is responsible for maintaining a consistent focus on the company’s sustainability goals and objectives. The position will help develop and enhance a corporate-wide sustainability strategy and support its implementation and coordination throughout the company and making sure there is alignment of the company's sustainability efforts with the company’s business objectives. Key Accountabilities: • Support and refine IP’s sustainability strategy, guiding principles and goals • Partner with all IP functions (sales & marketing, procurement, supply chain, IT) to create, lead and execute their Sustainability strategy and plans; including connecting IP teams to potential partners and experts, helping to benchmark and establish investment requirements for key projects, drive synergies across the company • Develop key relationships with other companies to share best practices and learning, implementing these practices at IP as appropriate • Lead the efforts to track our key metrics and continually improve our environmental performance. Monitor and report results of sustainability initiatives and overall company performance. • Act as a leader for sustainability inside of IP, with community and industry leaders and with influential stakeholders; educate IP employees on what they can do to support sustainability goals. Make the program and its results visible across the company. • Develop and maintain relationships with NGOs (WBCSD, WEC, Net Impact) • Work with Communications, Government Relations and Investor Relations to address inquiries from Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) firms • Work to include Sustainability efforts with IP’s other charitable programs • Create marketing or outreach media, such as sustainability reports, brochures or web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives. Familiarity with the Global Reporting Initiative. Knowledge and Experience: • Bachelor of Science in a related science or field required; graduate- level degree(s) preferred; MBA, MS • Minimum of 4 to 7 years relevant experience required • Forest Products Industry knowledge or experience preferred, but not required • Experience in CSR, sustainability or environmental related field required • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse stakeholders (e.g., corporate leadership, local/state political leaders) • Demonstrated ability to work across a complex, matrixed organization • Strong written and verbal communications • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage a large-scale project from vision to implementation • General knowledge and experienced with key sustainability concepts: life cycle assessment, design for the environment, full cost accounting, cradle-to-cradle planning, etc. • Demonstrated ability to lead change and manage programs • Experience in coalition-building and leading through influence. Demonstrated experience in cross-organizational collaboration (including external parties) • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office usage (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Skills and behaviors required include dealing with ambiguity, perseverance, and innovation management. They must be able to listen to and understand others. • The position will be based in Memphis, TN and minimal travel (15%) will be required. Organizational Relationship: The candidate will report to the Manager of Sustainability and will work closely with the Vice President for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability, Director of Communications, various internal business leaders and Government Affairs.2011-09-20 22:07:43United StatesInternational PaperTennessee60263673TNMEMPHIS, TN23733483http://internationalpaper.jobs/xml/23733483/job