Supply Chain Development Manager, Finland & Baltics

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for a

SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

to join Metsä Tissue’s Supply Chain team in Finland & Baltics.

What do you get to do?

As a Supply Chain Development Manager you will play an important role in our path towards supply chain excellence. In this position, you will take care of developing and implementing efficient processes, accelerating development and continuous improvement of systems, automation, and data utilization as well as ensuring local optimization and development of supply chain operations based on common Metsä processes.

Your main duties and responsibilities include:

• Enabling efficient systems and data usage in supply chain.
• Enforcing increased usage of automation and system tools as well as integrated business planning principles.
• Ensuring implementation of best practices, ways of working, and common Metsä processes in supply chain.
• Acting as a change agent/enabler in supply chain related process and organizational changes.
• Being a local/regional anchor point for supporting ERP+ project work and deployment.
• Supporting Process Managers in implementing and developing new and efficient initiatives.

You report to VP, Supply Chain. The position is permanent and can be located in Espoo, Tampere or Mänttä.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Supply Chain Development Manager who is an experienced change manager and agent, capable of navigating and leading complex transformations within our supply chain operations. You possess excellent process understanding and knowledge, enabling you to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. You are also a good and motivating communicator, able to inspire and engage your team and stakeholders towards achieving common goals.

In order to succeed you:

• Have a master’s degree in technology, engineering, or business.​
• Have +5 years of relevant experience in supply chain consulting and/or core supply chain functions.​
• Have team leading experience.
• Are familiar with SAP or some other operating system.
• Are comfortable with IT, systems, and automation-based solutions, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation within the supply chain.
• Are fluent in English language (written and spoken).

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

An international growth business – build a successful career at Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Watch the video and read more about our anonymous recruitment at www.metsagroup.com/anonymousrecruitment.

Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact Senior Advisor Pekka Lakso. You can reach Pekka by phone on +358503252399 best on 19 June between 9-10 EEST and on 26 June between 9-10 EEST.

How to apply?

Submit your application using the link "Apply". Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your CV and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.

The application will be open until 28 July. We wish you the best of luck!