Global Planning Manager

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At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 03/22/2026

Introduction

We are seeking a Global Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain Global Planning team in the Metso Aggregates Business Area. In this position, you'll play a key role in enabling equipment sales by securing competitive availability from factories globally.

You are responsible for leading the monthly global demand–supply balancing cycle as part of the S&OP process, coordinating global manufacturing footprint transitions from decision through implementation and leading the development and harmonization of availability planning processes across factories. From stakeholder point of view, you are acting as a pivotal point between factories, order management teams, product & business management and sales support.

This position is primarily located in Tampere, Finland. We are also happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions with Business Management, Supply Chain, and Finance to align feasible production plans.
• Ensure constraints, risks, and opportunities are transparent and that decisions support both customer availability targets and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand–supply balancing methods, tools, and data quality.
• Coordinate global manufacturing footprint transitions and ensure timely updates of master data in ERP system and CPQ tool.
• Support factories in adopting common practices and tools while providing coaching and process guidance.
• Drive KPIs, root‑cause analysis, and improvement actions for availability performance.

Who you are

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in S&OP, demand–supply balancing, or production planning, preferably in a global, multi‑plant environment.
• Suitable educational background, e.g. B.Sc or M.Sc. in supply chain management, engineering or business.
• Experience with ERP and proven track record in leading cross‑functional change initiatives.
• Good analytical and presentation skills; ability to structure complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and express informed opinions.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application by March 22th, 2026. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we will start screening the applications already during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found.

For additional information, please contact Juha Aalto, Director, Strategy and Global Planning at juha.aalto@metso.com or at +358 50 317 4170 during the following times: 

• Tuesday, March 17th between 15-16 EET
• Wednesday, March 18th between 9-10 EET

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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