Graduate, AI & Analytics (m/f/d)

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We are now looking for a Graduate, AI & Analytics (m/f/d) to join UPM Communication Papers Strategy & Development team. The position will start as of 01.06.2025 (later dates can be considered) and will be based in Helsinki, Finland or Augsburg, Germany or Wrocław, Poland.

The UPM Graduate Programme gives your career a whirlwind start with many opportunities for the future development. During the programme you gain an international work experience and develop your skills to a new level. Experienced and inspiring UPM manager mentors provide coaching for the trainees throughout the programme. At UPM, we make a positive impact by transforming the world of materials with sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products. Read more at www.upm.com/graduate and join us on this exciting path.

Greetings from your future manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate with strong AI and analytic skills to join our UPM Communication Papers Strategy & Development team. In this role, you will work on a variety of topics, contributing to the identification of relevant use cases and the development of applicable models. Your work will provide valuable insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvements in our business. If you enjoy being part of an international team of professionals dedicated to advancing our Business, we would be happy to have you join us – Sascha Rother, Director, Manufacturing Solutions, Data & Governance

What you will do

Our Graduate Programme aims to strengthen your professional and personal competencies. In addition, you will have a chance to develop your professional network.  

In this role, you will: 

• Collaborate with various departments to identify potential AI and analytics use cases that can drive business value

• Design, develop, and implement AI models and analytical solutions to address identified business challenges

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and trends

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions

• Document processes, methodologies, and results, and present findings to stakeholders

Who you are

• You are a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions

• You have understanding of AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, and data analytics techniques

• You are proficient in programming languages and/or machine learning frameworks as well as in low-code development environments (e.g. Python, TensorFlow, Microsoft Power Platform)

• You have a basic understanding of optimization problems (e.g., concepts such as objective, parameter, variable, constraint) and visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI)

• You have excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, with the ability to explain and simplify technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• You are able to work effectively in a virtual team environment and collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines

• You are eager to learn new technologies and methodologies, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems

• You are fluent in spoken and written English; other languages are considered as an advantage

What we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative. 

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

Please note that if the international circumstances allow, the UPM Graduate Programme will send you for assignments in other UPM locations.

The UPM Graduate Programme is a paid internship.

For more information about the position, please contact Sascha Rother, Director, Manufacturing Solutions, Data & Governance: [email protected] or +49 175 180 7396.

Are you interested in this position? Send your application via the link and attach your CV and cover letter latest by January 31, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and we might invite candidates for interviews before the end of the application time.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center: [email protected] or tel. +358 204 146 600 (FIN), +49 4963 401 1522 (DE), +48 12 399 94 99 (PL).

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UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland. 

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As a leading company in the paper industry, we drive the value of paper as a sustainable medium of trust, impact, learning and inspiration. UPM Communication Papers offers the industry’s widest portfolio for newspaper, magazine, marketing and book printing as well as for home and office applications. Our high performing papers and service concepts add value to our customers' businesses, while actively fulfilling demanding environmental and social responsibility criteria. With headquarters in Germany, UPM Communication Papers employs approximately 6,000 people and has 10 modern paper mills globally. Our annual production capacity is 4.6 million tonnes of graphical paper. More about us and our products at www.upmpaper.com 

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