Director, Strategic Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the UPM Adhesive Materials Sales and Operations Planning process and drive process harmonization across regions
• Lead development and implementation of Integrated Business planning processes and tools in collaboration with other UPM teams
• Lead and develop a high performing global strategic supply chain planning team and build the organizational capability and competences to support the IBP processes
• Develop and implement Supply Chain models in co-operation with regional Supply Chain organizations and process owners
• Lead supply chain planning for global product flows
• Lead the optimization of the global supply network to improve efficiency, resilience and scalability
• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives supporting growth, transformation, and performance improvement
• Contribute to defining and implementing the overall supply chain strategy for UPM Adhesive Materials

Requirements

• You have a university degree with minimum 10 years of senior experience in supply chain management in a global environment
• You have an analytical mindset and capability to see the big picture while understanding also details
• You have global business understanding and acumen, strategic thinking, strategy creation and implementation capabilities
• You have experience in leading sales and operations planning and scenario planning and integrated business planning processes in a complex organization
• You have experience with planning tools and systems
• You have experience in leading change projects, you have a good understanding of global trade processes
• You have great communication, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills
• You have excellent networking capabilities and ability to work in a matrix organization
• This is what we offer to you
• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for 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.
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• Additional information about the position
• This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław .
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
• The position holder will report to Senior Vice President, Sourcing & Supply Chain.
• For further information about the role, please contact Maria Seppälä, Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain at maria.seppala@upm.com or tel. +35850 3240794 on July 14 between 8:00 to 13:00 EET or 14:30 to 17:00 EET.
• How to apply
• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by July 28, 2026 . Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications

Benefits

Additional Information

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are looking for a Director, Strategic Supply Chain to join UPM Adhesive Materials and lead strategic supply chain planning , Sales and Operations Planning, and high-impact transformation initiatives across our global network . Greetings from your future manager "We are looking for an energetic business minded global supply chain leader to join our supply chain transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how UPM Adhesive Materials plans and develops its global supply chain for the future. You will lead strategic supply chain planning and Sales and Operations Planning, work with a broad international stakeholder network, and help turn strategy into practical, value-creating supply chain solutions. If you combine strong supply chain expertise with strategic thinking, collaboration skills and the courage to drive change, we would be delighted to hear from you" . - Maria Seppälä, SVP Sourcing and Supply Chain

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