Process Owner, Inventory Planning

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

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: December 18, 2025

We are seeking a Process Owner, Inventory Planning, to join our Logistics Excellence team. You will be responsible that the Inventory Planning process area for Aftermarket materials is fit for purpose, and it is integrated with other Metso processes on the global and local level. You are also leading the continuous improvement and ensuring that process metrics are measured effectively. In this position, you will report to Heli Lattu, Senior Manager of Process Development.

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

Team you belong to

You will join a team of Process Owners who are dedicated to managing and improving the delivery processes as well as identifying and developing opportunities that enhance our supply chain.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Global Inventory Planning & Network, Purchasing, and Warehousing. Our team culture is all about finding solutions and continuous improvement. The members of our team are located in Finland and Sweden.

What you’ll do

• Ensure Inventory Planning capability meets business objectives
• Define, develop, and document Inventory Planning processes
• Coordination of business requirements gathering and prioritization for process, systems, and metrics development related to inventory planning
• Lead the continuous improvement related to Inventory Planning, build virtual teams, and ensure best practice sharing.
• Develop and implement guidelines and business rules for Inventory Planning in co-operation with stakeholders representing different organizations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the global operating model and other Metso processes

Who you are

• You have Master’s, or bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or Industrial Engineering and Management
• Minimum 5 years related work experience with applicable industry, and/or process area
• Good understanding of business processes and their dependencies
• Proven track record of process management and development using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
• Excellent skills to create business and technical documentation
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing across all organizational levels
• Ability to work effectively with global, remote, and diverse teams.
• Solid communication and change management skills.

You have system-thinking and continuous improvement mindset and excellent organizational and analytical skills. You have ability to turn operations feedback and voice of customer to steps of improvement in their respective process areas. You have ability to develop action plans and roadmaps, and you have a strong drive to complete tasks and projects. You can identify in value stream level teams and capable of connecting and maintaining a network of experts. You have strong communication skills, and you are not afraid of acting with people in all levels.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For further details about the position, please contact Heli Lattu, Senior Manager, Process Development, email: heli.lattu(at)metso.com.

To apply, please leave your application by December 18, 2025.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

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 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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