Position Title:

GCF Business Analyst, Chemicals & Energy

 

Pay Rate:

$57,200 - $76,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38197

 

The Job You Will Perform:

The Global Cellulose Fibers, Business Analyst – Chemicals & Energy provides research and analytical support for category management teams and ongoing department initiatives. Responsibilities include obtaining and managing data from a variety of sources, including IP systems, market indices, S&P Market Intelligence, Argus Media and a broad array of other data sources. The business analyst works in concert with category management teams and other business stakeholder groups to gain greater insight into market conditions, identify cost savings or market-based value opportunities and prepare materials as necessary to communicate weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual results and forecasts for our manufacturing locations regarding our chemicals, energy and decarbonization execution strategy. In addition, this role includes data program management of our renewable energy attributes. This role requires strong technical written and oral communication skills.

This position reports to the Chemical & Energy Supply Director.

Extracting internal historical expenditure information through SAP R/3, Business Warehouse, and other databases in support of category analysis by mill, plant and/or business.

 

Key Accountabilities:

Assisting with data management and internal and external reporting to the chemicals & energy team and other stakeholders as appropriate Preparing and presenting spreadsheets, summaries, and graphical analyses Researching market indices, supplier information, and current events that influence chemical & energy market performance and guide business energy strategy. Being an integral part of all cross functional teams that require information on energy related topics. These include, but are not limited to, Finance and Accounting teams, other sourcing teams where energy components influence

their category results, technology and capital planning for energy forecast results.

Serve as the primary liaison for chemicals & energy market information services, analysis and planning Support data analytics and access which facilitate agile decision making by our manufacturing sites Continue to look for opportunities to simplify, improve work processes to yield improved over all business results Support data analytics for our Decarbonization efforts. This could include supporting analysis of renewable energy technologies in energy markets now and in the future as well as business strategies to support customer needs.

 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Management, Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred. Experience in data collection, entry, management and analysis and charting. Experience in Microsoft Office and Power BI. Experience in SAP Established leadership and team collaboration skills Key Competencies: Drive for Results/Perseverance, Presentation Skills, Priority Setting, Dealing with Ambiguity, Interpersonal Savvy, Self-Development, Problem Solving, Organizing, Customer Focus, Timely Decision Making

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, 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:

Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer, Sustainability and 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

 

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

 

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.

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