Central American Operations Analyst - American Forest Management, Inc.

Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as a Central American Operations Analyst in Charlotte, NC.  This position will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the company's processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance productivity. They will collaborate with various departments, including teams based in Central America, to streamline operations, support and improve overall business performance. Reporting to the Director of Northern Operations, this role plays a pivotal part in coordinating and managing key projects for our Central American Clients. 


American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is the largest forest consulting firm in the United States.  AFM currently manages approximately 5.6 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $5.4 billion in real estate transactions under AFM Real Estate, a subsidiary of AFM. With 300 employees operating from 52 offices located in 20 states, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve client relationships and level of satisfaction with AFM services.
• Coordinate and facilitate achievement of critical reporting deadlines as specified in client contracts and agreements.  This includes timely delivery of annual client reports, quarterly client reports, monthly activity reports / financial statements and other special reports as required. 
• Coordinate and facilitate achievement of critical planning project deadlines as specified in client contracts and agreements.  This includes timely delivery of the annual long-term management plans (harvest schedules), annual harvesting and merchandizing plans, annual management plans and operating budgets.
• Coordinate and facilitate achievement of critical deadlines for annual forest inventory processesin CA.  This includes timely inventory design, collection of permanent and temporary inventory plot data, inventory processing and delivery of long-term yield projections.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote transparency and communication between AFM accounting, IT, technical services and Central American operations.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote internal information sharing and improvement of data systems.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote internal identification, awareness and communication of process bottlenecks and opportunities to improve business and technical systems.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote needed process improvements and support implementation of cost-effective solutions.
• Track and report status and progress toward reporting, planning and inventory project goals and other CA operations initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be skilled in project management and problem-solving to achieve timely completion of deliverables.
• Must be available for periodic international travel between the US, Panama and Costa Rica.
• Must be able to collaborate with various AFM staff across regions and organizational units as team leader and/or team member for Central American projects and tasks. 
• Must be able to navigate obstacles and negotiate with Central American stakeholders to ensure that key projects are executed in compliance with contract requirements and industry best practices.
• Must be able to track and organize workflows effectively.
• Able to work independently and effectively prioritize workload. 
• Able to develop and maintain robust, positive and constructive working relationships with managers, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, and customers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.  
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive customers and internal corporate information.
• Must exhibit exceptional customer service skills.
• Non-U.S. citizens must possess valid immigration status and legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Soft skills: Communication, Relationship building, Problem-solving, Time management, Leadership, Attention to Detail, Customer Service Oriented

Requirement:

• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, forestry, forest management or a related field. 
• At least 5 years of experience in forest management / operations with specific experience in production reporting, inventory processes and budgeting. 
• Demonstrated skills in project management. 

Work Environment
Join our team and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. At American Forest Management, we foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where every team member’s contribution is recognized and valued.


Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation schedule
• Healthcare and disability plan
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Eligible for annual bonus plan

Join our us in our commitment to forest management excellence and a dynamic work environment. Apply now to contribute your expertise to our team!


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
 

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