Regional Supply Chain and Planning Manager

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/14/2026

We are seeking a Regional Supply Chain and Planning Manager to join our  Regional Supply Chain and Planning team. 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. In this position, you will report to Monica Kussunoki, Director, Regional Supply Chain and Planning.

This position is located in West Perth 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.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

 What's in it for you

• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• 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.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Additional Annual Leave benefit - your health and wellbeing is a priority, increase your leave entitlement with every year you work at Metso.
• Gender neutral parental leave - 18 weeks paid in full
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Novated lease - this benefit allows you to save on a new car and potentially enjoy significant tax savings

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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 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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