Regional Logistics Director

1930 MB Americas Corporation; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metsä Group's North America Group Logistics invites applications for the Regional Logistics Director role based in Norwalk, USA. You will oversee efficient, cost‑effective logistics operations, collaborate with business areas and external service providers, and shape the regional logistics network.

Lead tendering, supplier management, capacity planning, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement. Fluent English required; strategic yet hands‑on approach within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or transportation services.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and performance measurement.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Development-oriented mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading logistics tendering processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities.
• Acting as the primary commercial contact and negotiator towards logistics service providers.
• Securing logistics capacity across land transportation, ports, and terminals based on business needs.
• Collaborating with Business Area supply chain stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.
• Identifying opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, optimize networks, and reduce costs.
• Driving logistics development initiatives with business stakeholders and service providers.
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring transparent stakeholder communication.
• Managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within your area of responsibility.
• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities and supporting continuous improvement across the logistics network.

Skills

Logistics management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Fluent English

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 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.

We are looking for a REGIONAL LOGISTICS DIRECTOR to join our Group Logistics team in North America. The position is located in Norwalk, USA.

What is the job that awaits you? In this strategically important role, you will ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics operations in your region while supporting customer satisfaction and business profitability. Working closely with our Business Areas and external logistics service providers, you will play a key role in shaping and developing Metsä Group's logistics network and supplier partnerships. As Regional Logistics Director, you will be responsible for regional logistics sourcing, supplier management, and capacity planning.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading logistics tendering processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities
• Acting as the primary commercial contact and negotiator towards logistics service providers
• Securing logistics capacity across land transportation, ports, and terminals based on business needs
• Collaborating closely with Business Area supply chain stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics operations and high customer satisfaction
• Identifying opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, optimize networks, and reduce logistics costs
• Driving logistics development initiatives together with business stakeholders and service providers
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring transparent stakeholder communication
• Managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within your area of responsibility
• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities and supporting continuous improvement efforts across the logistics network

What are we expecting from you?

To succeed in this role, you have a strong logistics or supply chain background combined with excellent commercial capabilities. You thrive in stakeholder-intensive environments and enjoy building long-term partnerships both internally and externally.

• Experience in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or transportation services
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience in supplier relationship management and performance measurement
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across multiple stakeholder groups
• A development-oriented mindset and passion for continuous improvement
• Fluent English communication skills

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

An international growth business - build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you'll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. 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.

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. 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: https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

We wish you the best of luck!

Metsä Group Career in the new era means regenerative work - we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

The application will be open until September 11, 2026.

Anonymous recruitment is Metsä Group's main recruitment method. Whether the application is anonymous is indicated in the job advertisement. See in the video what Viivi, Matti, Claudia and Pekka tell about their work at Metsä Group.