Harvesting Data & Digitalization Lead

Stora Enso; Imatra; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso invites qualified candidates to join the Harvesting Development team in a role centered on advancing methods, data analysis, and digital solutions for timber harvesting across Finland and Sweden. You will lead projects from idea to implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve timber value and efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, method development, and continuous improvement, with an international work environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• University degree in forestry, engineering, data science, industrial engineering, or another quantitative field
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical and analytical problems
• Experience working with and analyzing large, complex datasets
• Experience developing or applying optimization models, operations research, mathematical programming, simulation, or similar analytical techniques
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and data processing
• Interest in digitalization, emerging technologies, and data‑driven ways of working
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken
• Valid driver's license (Category B)
• Willingness to travel, primarily within Finland

Responsibilities

• Drive technical development projects in harvesting in close collaboration with teams in Finland and through cross-border collaboration with the Swedish team
• Optimize timber value and harvesting outcomes through analysis, modeling, and the development of improved methods and processes
• Analyze and manage large datasets to support decision‑making, simulations, and improvement initiatives
• Act as one of the key links between Precision Forestry development and harvesting operations
• Develop and implement new technologies and digital solutions to support harvesting operations (e.g., digital tools, system support, sensor data, and optimization solutions)
• Act as a link between operations and machine manufacturers in technical development projects
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with procurement, contractor operations, planning, and production support
• Ensure documentation, follow‑up, and reporting to secure methodology, compliance, and quality
• Contribute to standardization and competence development within harvesting across the organization

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Large data analysis

Optimization / OR / simulation

Python / R

Digitalization interest

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent Finnish & English

Driver's license

Travel willingness (Finland)

Education

University degree in forestry/engineering/data science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Stora Enso invites qualified candidates to join the Harvesting Development team in a role centered on advancing methods, data analysis, and digital solutions for timber harvesting across Finland and Sweden. You will lead projects from idea to implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve timber value and efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, method development, and continuous improvement, with an international work environment and opportunities to