Project Logistics and Forwarding Manager
ValmetFinland8 hours ago
Full-timeManagement, Manufacturing
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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you a professional with a passion for Logistics and leadership?
We are looking for an experienced Project Logistics and Forwarding Manager to join our Projects Logistics Operations organization in Global Supply team within the Packing, Paper, and Tissue Business Area.
Location: Karlstad (Sweden) or Jyväskylä (Finland).
Business Area: Global Supply Chain – Packing and Paper, Tissue.
Your Mission
You’ll lead a global team of logistics professionals that are located in Sweden, Finland and Italy. You will support the team to manage complex transport flows, and ensure seamless coordination between internal departments, suppliers, and customers. You’ll be part of a global team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
You’re a natural leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for logistics. You thrive in complexity, communicate with clarity, and inspire your team to deliver excellence.
Skills & Experience
We offer you a challenging global environment and opportunities for professional development. We are constantly looking for opportunities to grow our business and you will be part of the success of Valmet.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow with us, send your application with your CV in English via the link provided no later than 27th of October.
For more information about this position, please contact, Magdalena Ottosson, Director Projects Logistics Operations, [email protected] or +46 766 39 68 77.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers
We are looking for an experienced Project Logistics and Forwarding Manager to join our Projects Logistics Operations organization in Global Supply team within the Packing, Paper, and Tissue Business Area.
Location: Karlstad (Sweden) or Jyväskylä (Finland).
Business Area: Global Supply Chain – Packing and Paper, Tissue.
Your Mission
You’ll lead a global team of logistics professionals that are located in Sweden, Finland and Italy. You will support the team to manage complex transport flows, and ensure seamless coordination between internal departments, suppliers, and customers. You’ll be part of a global team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee inbound/outbound flows to Valmet production facilities, direct deliveries from suppliers, and customs operations.
- Lead the team towards reaching targets and fulfilling customer expectations
- Ensure compliance with global trade regulations and customs processes.
- Monitor performance metrics, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions.
- Support supplier network development and global logistics strategy.
You’re a natural leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for logistics. You thrive in complexity, communicate with clarity, and inspire your team to deliver excellence.
Skills & Experience
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Logistics, with leadership roles in global industries.
- Proven success in managing international logistics, oversized cargo, warehousing, and customs.
- Experience with supplier/customer contracts and letters of credit.
- Highly results-oriented with continuous improvement attitude
- Skilled in performance management and fostering a psychologically safe environment.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
We offer you a challenging global environment and opportunities for professional development. We are constantly looking for opportunities to grow our business and you will be part of the success of Valmet.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow with us, send your application with your CV in English via the link provided no later than 27th of October.
For more information about this position, please contact, Magdalena Ottosson, Director Projects Logistics Operations, [email protected] or +46 766 39 68 77.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers
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