Harvesting Development Specialist

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

Are you ready for the next step in your career and want to combine your passion for forestry with your expertise in leadership, communication, and analysis? Are you driven by technology, analytical, and experienced in leading complex development projects? If so, you may be our next Harvesting Development Specialist—a key role contributing to our sustainability agenda and strategy to replace fossil-based materials with renewable resources.

With us, you will have the opportunity to influence how modern harvesting is conducted by developing working methods, digital solutions, and technologies that create value across the entire chain—from planning to execution.

With us, the forest, people, and business grow together.

As a Harvesting Development Specialist, you are a central technical key resource responsible for driving and executing development projects from idea to implemented results within harvesting and timber value. You will plan, coordinate, implement, and deliver project objectives while ensuring that developed solutions are translated into practical application in operations.

The role involves close collaboration within an international team across Finland and Sweden, working at the intersection of different functions and stakeholders. You will operate both strategically and operationally, driving initiatives related to method development, data analysis, digitalization, and optimization of the harvesting process—with a focus on increased timber value, efficiency, and quality. The role also includes ensuring anchoring, follow‑up, and continuous improvement of implemented solutions.

The position belongs to Harvesting Development, a subunit of Operations Development. Office location can be within the business area.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 And Qualifications

In order for you to be successful in this role, we expect you to have to following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant 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

Additional skills:

• Good understanding of forestry operations, harvesting, and wood supply processes
• Experience from technical development projects in forestry, manufacturing, logistics, or other industrial environments
• Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, or geospatial datasets

What We Offer

At Stora Enso, you will be part of a development‑oriented and international work environment where you work on advanced technical challenges and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable future. We believe that everything made from fossil‑based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision‑making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non‑discriminatory practices.

Questions regarding the position: Martin Whillans, Harvesting Development Manager – tel. [phone], [e-mail]

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Laura Boll, Talent Acquisition Partner – [e-mail].