Order Management/SCM Manager

Lead Integrated Supply Chain Operations Across Order Management, Inventory and Procurement

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for an experienced Order Management, Inventory & Procurement Manager to lead critical supply chain operations across order management, inventory control, and procurement. In this role, you will drive the end-to-end order-to-cash process, ensure inventory accuracy and availability, and oversee sourcing and supplier management activities. You will work closely with sales, logistics, supply chain, warehouse, procurement, and finance teams to improve workflows, support business performance, and enable informed operational decisions through forecasting and analysis. This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact function, guide teams, and improve the way work is done across the business.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop the order management team through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Oversee the complete order lifecycle from order entry and validation through delivery and invoicing.
• Partner with sales, logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve order issues and improve processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within order management operations.
• Support audits, revenue recognition activities, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies, policies, and controls.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, oversee stock audits, and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Forecast demand and coordinate replenishment planning with procurement and sales teams.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Analyze financial, economic, inventory, procurement, and operational data to support strategic and operational decision-making, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Expectations from you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in order management, supply chain, and procurement functions.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong understanding of order-to-cash processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Infor LN is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and inventory management best practices.
• Experience in forecasting, financial analysis, demand planning, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments, improve ways of working, and guide others within your area of expertise.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role requires strong experience across order management, inventory management, and procurement processes, combined with the ability to translate business and financial data into actionable decisions. You will need proven leadership capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders while driving process improvements and operational excellence. Experience managing complex supply chain activities, forecasting demand, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring procurement effectiveness will be critical.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles-practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join a function that plays a central role in ensuring smooth business operations through effective order management, inventory control, procurement, forecasting, and operational analysis. The team works closely with sales, logistics, warehouse, supply chain, finance, and procurement stakeholders to ensure products and services are delivered efficiently while maintaining inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction. The role combines leadership responsibility with opportunities to drive process improvements, strengthen operational performance, and influence business outcomes through data-driven decision-making. You will have the opportunity to guide teams, improve ways of working, and contribute to both short-term operational success and long-term business planning.

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with opportunities to contribute to business success in a collaborative and international environment. We value continuous learning, professional development, and providing employees with the tools and support needed to succeed. Our dynamic workplace encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team - and lead the way with us!

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