Metsä Fibre

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s pulp and sawmill business Metsä Fibre produces not only pulp and sawn timber but also other bioproducts such as biochemicals and bioenergy. Our products made from northern wood are an alternative to fossil materials. 

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for an experienced

LOGISTICS MANAGER

to develop and optimize our European logistics network for Metsä Fibre’s pulp business in Wiesbaden.

What will you get to do?

In this role, you will improve cost competitiveness, service performance and flexibility across European logistics operations. You will work closely with customers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders to develop efficient and sustainable logistics solutions that support business growth. This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing European logistics solutions that support our competitiveness, customer satisfaction and future growth.

You will develop and optimize logistics flows across Europe to improve efficiency, flexibility and cost performance. You will identify new transportation and routing solutions and ensure that alternative logistics options are available when business needs or market conditions change. You will work closely with the commercial organization to create customer-focused logistics solutions and provide logistics expertise to support business decisions and customer discussions.

You will use performance indicators and various data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, increase transparency and drive continuous development across the European logistics network. You will also contribute to supplier selection and development activities together with sourcing and supply chain professionals.

Your location is Wiesbaden, Germany and you will report to Vice President, Supply Chain.

What are we expecting of you?

You have a university degree in supply chain management, logistics, business or another relevant field. You have several years of experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management in an international business environment. You are highly analytical and business-oriented, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and turn ideas into practical solutions. You are comfortable working with different stakeholders and building effective relationships both internally and externally.

You have a proactive and results-driven approach to work and enjoy solving complex challenges in a changing environment. Strong communication skills and fluent written and spoken English are essential for success in this role. German, French, Dutch, Italian or Spanish language skills are considered as an advantage.

Career in the new era at 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 urbanization 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.

Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, 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.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.

https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact VP, Supply Chain Anu Metsäranta. You can reach Anu by email at [email protected].

How to apply?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.

The application will be open until 1.11.2026. We wish you the best of luck!