Graduate, Strategy and Development, UPM Fibres

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for a Graduate, Strategy and Development to join our UPM Fibres Strategy and Business Development organisation. Home location of the position will be in Helsinki, Finland. 

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

I am excited to welcome a dynamic and energetic Graduate to our team! UPM Graduate program is an exciting chance for you to join our journey to create a future beyond fossils. You will get an overview of our global Fibres organization and topical business matters by participating in various initiatives and meeting different stakeholders. We are supporting you in your professional and personal learning path, as well as encouraging you to share fresh ideas and perspectives and utilizing your unique skills as part of the diverse team. Let’s have a great and fun journey together! – Henri Sakki, Manager, Strategy & Market Intelligence

What you will do

This 12-month program will be a kick-start for your career. You will gain valuable expertise and learnings when participating in multiple assignments across Fibres organization. At least one of the assignments will be abroad or in another location in Finland. The specific assignments will be defined based on your interests and experience. Your home base will be the Strategy and Development organization.

• You will learn about business and working in a global organization and you could collaborate with a network of different stakeholders, e.g., Commercial organization, Tools & Processes, Decision Support and Analytics, Production organizations.

• You will familiarize yourself with analytics, reporting and data-based decision making and/or development of business, operations, processes, and tools.

• You will support Fibres by collecting insights, conducting analysis, and preparing presentations.

• You will participate in development initiatives as a project team member and you can leave a footprint for a Future beyond Fossils.

Who you are

• You are recently graduated with a master's degree from a relevant field of studies (e.g. industrial engineering and management, business and economics, engineering)

• You have excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

• You have good interpersonal and team working skills

• You have a curious and innovative mindset, as well as willingness to take responsibility and initiative

• You have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and in writing). You are fluent in English. Other languages are seen as an asset.

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.

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 Henri Sakki, Manager, Strategy & Market Intelligence: [email protected] or tel. +358 408 235 858.

Are you interested in this position? Apply 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. 

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UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland. 

UPM Fibres consists of UPM’s pulp and timber businesses as well as wood sourcing and forestry operations. UPM Pulp has three pulp mills in Finland and two pulp mills and plantation operations in Uruguay. UPM Timber operates four sawmills in Finland. UPM Forest secures competitive wood and biomass for the UPM businesses, manages UPM-owned and privately owned forests in Northern Europe and offers forestry services to forest owners and forest investors.

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