Regional Logistics Director

About this role

Metsä Board Metsä Group är en framgångsrik koncern inom skogsindustrin med rötter i de finska skogarna – vårt moderbolag är ett kooperativ av över 90 000 skogsägare. Metsä Board tillverkar lätt och högkvalitativ falskartong samt kartong för matservice och vita kraftliners. Den rena färskfiber vi använder i våra produkter är en förnybar, säker och återvinningsbar resurs från nordiska skogar. Metsä Board är börsnoterat på Nasdaq Helsingfors. Vi välkomnar människor med olika bakgrund och i olika livsfaser. Metsä har plats och möjligheter för många olika talanger oavsett ålder, kön, etnisk bakgrund, sexuell läggning, funktionshinder eller andra egenskaper – Metsä är för alla. Läs mer: metsagroup.com/metsaforall. We are looking for a REGIONAL LOGISTICS DIRECTOR to join our Group Logistics team in North America. The position is located in Norwalk, USA. What is the job that awaits you? In this strategically important role, you will ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics operations in your region while supporting customer satisfaction and business profitability. Working closely with our Business Areas and external logistics service providers, you will play a key role in shaping and developing Metsä Group's logistics network and supplier partnerships. As Regional Logistics Director, you will be responsible for regional logistics sourcing, supplier management, and capacity planning. Your key responsibilities include: Leading logistics tendering processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities Acting as the primary commercial contact and negotiator towards logistics service providers Securing logistics capacity across land transportation, ports, and terminals based on business needs Collaborating closely with Business Area supply chain stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics operations and high customer satisfaction Identifying opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, optimize networks, and reduce logistics costs Driving logistics development initiatives together with business stakeholders and service providers Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring transparent stakeholder communication Managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within your area of responsibility Proactively identifying risks and opportunities and supporting continuous improvement efforts across the logistics network. What are we expecting from you? To succeed in this role, you have a strong logistics or supply chain background combined with excellent commercial capabilities. You thrive in stakeholder-intensive environments and enjoy building long-term partnerships both internally and externally. We hope you have: Experience in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or transportation services Strong negotiation and contract management skills Experience in supplier relationship management and performance measurement A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to problem solving Excellent collaboration and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across multiple stakeholder groups A development-oriented mindset and passion for continuous improvement Fluent English communication skills. 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. 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. Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment: https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruit