Regional Logistics Director

Location: Norwalk, USA

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics tendering processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities
• Act as the primary commercial contact and negotiator towards logistics service providers
• Secure logistics capacity across land transportation, ports, and terminals based on business needs
• Collaborate closely with Business Area supply chain stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics operations and high customer satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, optimize networks, and reduce logistics costs
• Drive logistics development initiatives together with business stakeholders and service providers
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure transparent stakeholder communication
• Manage sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within your area of responsibility
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities and support continuous improvement efforts across the logistics network

Requirements

• 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

About 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.

This is an anonymous recruitment process. Personal details such as name, gender, date of birth, 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 during the initial application review.