Manager, Regional Supply Chain Planning, China

We are seeking a Regional Supply Chain and Planning Manager to join our newly stablished Regional Supply Chain and Planning team in Consumables Supply Chain. You will be responsible for the near-term demand and capacity alignment in the region, working closely with Sales, Business, and Operations leaders to ensure that our supply chain enables business growth. Your role plays a crucial part in the business area strategy, which will contribute to both our profitability and our service levels to customers. In this position, you will report to Monica Kussunoki, Director, Regional Supply Chain and Planning.

This position is mainly located in the China region but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. 

Team you belong to

You will join a team of professionals who are passionate about taking the Consumables business area to the next level and delivering the business results. We are currently building the new team and ways of working and looking for the best candidate to join us on this journey. 

We work closely with both the full Consumables business area and all the market areas. Our team culture is all about driving for results, creating value for Metso and our customers and succeeding together.

What you’ll do

•    Drive short- to mid-term planning (0–6 months), ensuring forecast accuracy, bias control, and supply-demand balance.
•    Ensure capacity allocation decisions and trade-offs are made transparently, balancing service, cost, and inventory.
•    Identify and communicate gaps and opportunities (e.g., capacity frees, demand shifts, lead-time reduction opportunities).
•    Act as the primary partner for Sales, Business, and Operations leaders, aligning supply capabilities with commercial priorities.
•    Validate feasibility of short-term demand against production, procurement and logistics escalating constraints.
•    Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain execution, including on-time delivery (OTD) and forecast accuracy.
•    Provide regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall operational efficiency
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Who you are

•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 
•    Proven experience in supply chain management, planning, logistics leadership roles, knowledge of S&OP process is a plus.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business actions.
•    Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with Sales, Finance, and Operations.
•    Skilled in negotiating trade-offs and making decisions under uncertainty.
•    Proficiency in SAP and analytics tools; advanced Excel/Power BI.
•    Strong leadership competencies: ownership, collaboration, communication, and coaching.

Get in touch

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For additional information, please contact Monica Kussunoki, Director, Regional Supply Chain and Planning.