Central American Harvest Planning & Operations Analyst

About American Forest Management, Inc. 
 
Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica.  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 of forestry and land management services, including timber sales and harvesting supervision, forest data and inventory management, resource planning and biometrics, valuation and acquisition services, internal and client accounting, real estate sales, environmental and farmland services, and SFI®/FSC® certification system management.  AFM works with a diverse client-base that includes Timber Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs), public Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Non-Industrial Private Forest landowners (NIPFs), and Government Agencies.  
 
About the Position 
AFM operates three offices in Central America, with two located in Panama and one in Costa Rica.  From these locations, AFM oversees approximately 30,000 acres of Teak plantations and employs a local team of 30 forestry professionals and support staff. 

The Central American Harvest Planning and Operations Analyst is a role centered on project management, client reporting, and harvest planning. The employee will collaborate with clients, the Central American AFM (CAFM) team, and US-based AFM team members to ensure the timely completion of key deliverables. The employee will utilize Tigermoth harvest planning models to inform key tactical and strategic planning decisions for the client and CAFM team.  A strong commitment to fostering positive relationships, enhancing processes, and promoting transparent communication is essential. Key areas of focus include planning, budgeting, operational and financial reporting, and forest inventory management. This position also serves as the primary US-based liaison and facilitator between CAFM operations and AFM’s technical services and accounting departments located in the US.  
 
This is a US based position, and there is a preference that the successful candidate be located in the AFM Charlotte, North Carolina office.   The position requires periodic international travel between the US, Panama and Costa Rica. Ability to speak and communicate effectively in Spanish is required. 
 
 Broad Responsibilities of the Position 

• Assist with collecting and organizing information to meet critical reporting deadlines outlined in contractual agreements.  Facilitate timely preparation and distribution of periodic client reports, monthly activity reports, financial statements, budgets, and any additional special reports as needed or requested by the CA operations team or client.  
• Utilize harvest planning models to support CAFM operations team and clients to optimize thinning regimes and final harvesting in response to evolving timber sales markets.
• Coordinate and facilitate the achievement of essential planning project deadlines.  This includes annual long-term management plans, harvest schedules, as well as annual harvesting and merchandizing plans.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote transparency and communication between AFM accounting and technical services and CAFM operations.
• Coordinate, facilitate and promote internal information sharing, improvement of data and business systems, and support implementation of solutions.

Ideal Professional/Personal Background  

• Proficient in project management and problem-solving to achieve timely completion of deliverables.
• Capable of collaborating with various AFM departments, taking on the role as both a team leader and team member for projects and tasks in Central America.
• Skilled in navigating challenges and engaging with Central American stakeholders to guarantee that key projects are executed in accordance with contract requirements and industry best practices
• Committed to developing and maintaining strong, positive, and constructive working relationships with AFM managers and colleagues, and clients
• Capable of working independently while efficiently prioritizing tasks, exhibiting a keen attention to detail and precision.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive customer and internal corporate information.
• Exhibits outstanding customer service skills.
• Must possess appropriate immigration status and be legally authorized to live and work in the US.

Education/Experience   

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in forestry, forest management or a related field.
• Prefer candidate to have 5 years of experience in harvest modeling/planning as well as exposure to forest management/operations with specific experience in production reporting, inventory processes and budgeting.
• Demonstrated skills in managing projects effectively.

Language Ability:  
Must be bilingual with strong English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills.  
Capable of reading, analyzing, and interpreting a variety of materials, including general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Additionally, skilled in authoring technical reports, business correspondence, specifications, and procedures, as well as assisting in the drafting of contracts. Able to effectively present information and address inquiries from managers, clients, customers, regulators, and the public.  

Salary and Benefits

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

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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.

For over 60 years, American Forest Management has helped landowners manage, buy, sell, improve, and enjoy millions of acres of land. We remain dedicated to our vision of making land ownership more rewarding by helping clients unlock the full potential of their property. Through expert services and decades of experience, we build lasting relationships grounded in trust and shared success.
We are committed to high-quality, sustainable forest management and responsible environmental stewardship. Our approach to sustainability is rooted in our six core values—Integrity, Stewardship, Innovation, Dedication, Respect, and Knowledge—which guide every aspect of our forestry consulting operations and drive us to promote sustainable business practices.

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