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We are now looking for a Team Leader, Logistics Planning to join our team located in UPM Business HUB Wroclaw, Poland.
Greetings from your future manager
Being able to see, learn, develop and implement all the new initiatives around us is a unique opportunity to affect how UPM Communication Paper Supply Chain will look like in the future. The activities we are carrying out are ranging from load planning tasks to short-term solution finding in alignment of supply related environment and in harmonization with logistic conditions. You will be part of a diverse team of professionals driving UPM Communication Paper Supply Chain to be a professional and efficient organization. - Sarah Pleus, Director, Logistic Execution.
What you will do
- Lead and develop the logistic team and assure its effective performance
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement ComPapers strategic objectives
- Liaise between team members and Managers in daily operations
- Agree logistics schedules with internal teams and customers and steer logistic capacity
- Pro-actively work on deviation and exception reporting
- Develop excellent working relationships and networks with Supply Teams, Order Management, Sales, Logistics Distribution and Logistics Sourcing
- Provide support in developing and implementing new business processes and work on projects supporting future supply activities
Who you are
- You have 5 years logistic experience in planning land (truck and rail) and sea transportation
- You have experience in leading teams
- You communicate and cooperate effectively with internal stakeholders
- You like to work in international teams
- You have a pro-active way of working and demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset
- You have a strong ability to work under pressure
- You have a good knowledge of MoveIT/Oracle and other logistic relevant systems
- You are fluent in English, other languages like German are an asset
This is what we offer to you
- A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
- Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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Additional information
The position is located in UPM Business HUB Wrocław, Poland.
The position holder will report to Director, Logistic Execution Land.
Please apply via the link above and attach your CV latest May 14th, 2025. We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.
For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +48 12 399 94 99.
If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/
UPM is a global forest industry leader with headquarters in Finland. We create renewable and responsible wood-based alternatives for fossil-based materials utilizing our expertise in engineering, innovation and digitalization. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.
What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM
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We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 17,200 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 11.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com
