Metsä Board
forest industry
LogisticsSpecialist
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“Logistics Specialist at Metsä Board. Skills: Logistics, Transport operations, Coordination, Reporting. Coordinate and monitor daily delivery operations. Monitor daily transport operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure high-quality transport execution; Ensure continuous service improvement; Ensure on-time and in-full performance (OTIF); Work in line with team targets
Industry & Context.
Service- and solution-oriented mindset with problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transport operations, Fluency in English, both written and spoken, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Service- and solution-oriented mindset with problem-solving abilities, Good organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills, Experience in shipment tracking and transport coordination, Basic knowledge of international logistics regulations and transport documentation (e.g. CMR, Incoterms), Good analytical and reporting skills, Ability to work in a dynamic international environment
Nice to Have
Experience in cooperation with logistics vendors and carriers, Experience in warehouse or distribution operations, Knowledge of transport performance KPIs and logistics cost analysis, Continuous improvement mindset and interest in process optimization, Good knowledge of MS SAP or other ERP system knowledge will be an advantage, Cargo loading capacity planning skills
What You'll Do.
Coordinate and monitor daily delivery operations
Monitor daily transport operations
Proactively follow up deliveries
Ensure on-time and in-full performance
Manage transport deviations
Manage transport delays
Manage transport claims
Ensure logistics service providers operate according to agreed service levels
Support resolution of delivery issues
Support resolution of transport issues
Support transport planning
Support transport optimization
Prepare operational reports
Prepare performance analyses
Monitor transport costs
Support corrective actions
Support warehouse-related logistics tasks
Support inventory activities
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Participate in digitalization initiatives
Participate in logistics development initiatives
Work in line with team targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cooperate closely with internal stakeholders; Cooperate closely with customers; Cooperate closely with warehouses; Cooperate closely with logistics vendors; Cooperate closely with sales; Cooperate closely with customer service; Cooperate closely with mills; Work in line with company policies; Work in line with company procedures; Work in line with company values
Communication Scope
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Full Job Description
**Metsä Board** 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 paperboard business [**Metsä Board**](http://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard) produces lightweight high-quality folding boxboard and food service paperboards, as well as white kraftliners. The pure fresh fibre used in our products is a renewable, safe and recyclable raw material from northern forests. Metsä Board’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 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](http://metsagroup.com/metsaforall). **This recruitment is carried out anonymously** **Job description** **This recruitment is carried out anonymously.** Metsä Board, Europe’s leading producer of premium fresh-fibre based paperboards and innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, is looking for a **Logistics Specialist with English** to join our Last Leg Logistics Team in Metsä Board’s European Supply Chain Centre (SCC) in Gdańsk. **Your role in the future Metsä** As a Logistics Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery operations across international logistics flows. You will cooperate closely with internal stakeholders, customers, warehouses, and logistics vendors to secure high-quality transport execution and continuous service improvement. Your key responsibilities will include: * Coordinating and monitoring daily delivery and transport operations * Proactively following up deliveries to ensure on-time and in-full performance (OTIF) * Tracking shipments and managing transport deviations, delays, and claims * Ensuring logistics service providers operate according to agreed service levels and distribution c
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