This recruitment is carried out anonymously. We’re looking for a Planning Specialist – Demand and Supply for our UK & Ireland business. You are reporting to the VP, Supply Chain UK & Ireland. What is the job that awaits you? Coordinate, optimize, plan, and manage the demand and supply balance in the area Addressing constraints and maintaining accuracy and efficiency processes Generate statistical forecasts and incorporate sales forecasts for precise planning Determine long-term production capacity and identify material constraints Review and analyze the development of long-term inventory levels, rotation, and logistics/warehouse capacity constraints Generate and evaluate demand forecasts and assess supply capabilities Analyze S&OP performance to develop an optimal demand and supply plan Monitor performance metrics and address deviations promptly to ensure continuous improvement What kind of skills are we looking for? Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in planning, controlling, or similar fields Strong analytical skills with expertise in statistical forecasting and data analysis Proactive and able to thrive in a dynamic environment Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Good knowledge with SAP systems and MS Office Career in the new era at Metsä Group The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. 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. 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 HR Specialist Andreas Peine. You can reach him best by email at andreas.peinemetsagroup.com. 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. We wish you the best of luck