What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Administrative Specialist I position at International Paper?
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Position Title
Fiber Administrative Specialist
Pay Rate
$48,300-64,400
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Position level may vary based on experience.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
890 International Paper Lane
Valliant, OK 74764
The Job You Will Perform
Assist with the handling of day-to-day fiber procurement activities such as contract administration, supplier ticket corrections, customer service, daily inventory, set up and maintenance of supplier PO’s, overweight deductions, safety and various other activities as assigned. Maintain appropriate financial controls for purchase requisitions, accounts payable invoices, payroll records and other financial controls. Manage and maintain files to meet appropriate record retention policies and schedules.
Duties
Responsible for a wide variety of general and technical duties for the Valliant Fiber Supply team that include but are not limited to the following:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans, including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Relocation assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term, and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.
The Career You Will Build
Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Valliant OK 74764
Position Title
Fiber Administrative Specialist
Pay Rate
$48,300-64,400
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Position level may vary based on experience.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
890 International Paper Lane
Valliant, OK 74764
The Job You Will Perform
Assist with the handling of day-to-day fiber procurement activities such as contract administration, supplier ticket corrections, customer service, daily inventory, set up and maintenance of supplier PO’s, overweight deductions, safety and various other activities as assigned. Maintain appropriate financial controls for purchase requisitions, accounts payable invoices, payroll records and other financial controls. Manage and maintain files to meet appropriate record retention policies and schedules.
Duties
Responsible for a wide variety of general and technical duties for the Valliant Fiber Supply team that include but are not limited to the following:
- Accurately input necessary terms (i.e. pricing, volume, etc.) in Wood Purchase contracts and Purchase Orders.
- Manage vendor folders which includes setup, maintenance, insurance, portal setup issues, etc.
- Completion of Purchase Orders and NOPOs for all other purchases required by Fiber Supply operation.
- Accurately process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform required functions within IP information systems, including SAP, EBIX, Intellitrans, and Scaleboss.
- Ensure compliance with all financial and timber security controls, policies and procedures.
- Respond to a wide range of work instructions to meet commitments in a competent and professional manner with minimal direction.
- Actively support employee engagement efforts and demonstrate personal leadership and commitment to safety as a core value.
- Organize logistics for local and offsite meetings and trainings as requested.
- Track and report overtime for salaried nonexempt personnel.
- Maintain accurate records and payment for outside sales of bark to a third party.
- Track inbound and outbound rail shipments, create rail rates, provide rail data to mill finance, and ensure scalers receive gate pass for rail cars. Troubleshooting and resolution of rail payment discrepancies.
- Generate weekly/month/quarter/year end reports for fiber supply manager.
- 1-2 years of appropriate work experience.
- Proactive, organized and dependable while working to meet tight schedules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and able to manage a high degree of autonomy.
- Excellent supplier interaction/communication skills.
- Action oriented, takes initiative, customer focused, continual learner, problem solver, detail oriented.
- Productive work habits, including time management, priority setting and punctuality.
- Strong organizer and coordinator.
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans, including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Relocation assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term, and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.
The Career You Will Build
Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Valliant OK 74764
Salary : $48,300 - $64,400
