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We are looking for a Supply Planning Manager, EMEIA to join the UPM Adhesive Materials locations in Poland.
Greetings from your future manager
Welcome to our Team! If you are a proactive leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, and making a meaningful business impact, we would be happy to welcome you to our team. In this role, you will lead the Planning team, drive planning excellence, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to optimize performance, manage risks, and support continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to build a more agile, efficient, and customer-focused Supply chain – Join us! - Emilia Obuchowska, Director, Supply Chain, EMEIA
What you will do?
Lead, develop, and coach the Planning team.
Drive optimization of production planning processes and resource utilization.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders.
Identify risks and bottlenecks and implement effective corrective actions.
Monitor, analyse, and drive performance through planning-related KPIs.
Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are?
You have university degree and proven experience in leading and developing production planning teams.
You have a solid understanding of production planning processes, capacity management, and resource optimization.
You can identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, and implement effective corrective actions.
You are experienced in monitoring, analyzing, and driving performance through planning-related KPIs.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can make decisions based on data and business priorities.
You enjoy working on cross-functional projects and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
You are a proactive leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adapting to changing business needs.
You communicate effectively and confidently in English and Polish.
You have the curiosity and openness to learn and work with AI-powered tools.
You are willing to travel occasionally for business purposes.
This is what we offer to you
A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for 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 mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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Additional information about the position
This position is located in Nowa Wieś Wrocławska, Poland or Biskupice, Poland. This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.
The position holder will report to Emilia Obuchowska Director, Supply Chain, EMEIA
For further information about the role, please Emilia Obuchowska Director, Supply Chain, EMEIA, [email protected]
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by August 5, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel.+48123999499.
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UPM business information
UPM Adhesive Materials provides high-performance, innovative self-adhesive products, including label materials, graphics solutions, and specialty tapes, as well as reliable services close to customers. We are one of UPM’s fastest-growing global businesses employing around 3,300 professionals. In 2025, our sales reached nearly €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Read more: adhesivematerials.upm.com
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Skills Required
- University degree
- Proven experience leading and developing production planning teams
- Solid understanding of production planning processes, capacity management, and resource optimization
- Ability to identify risks, bottlenecks and implement effective corrective actions
- Experience monitoring, analysing, and driving performance through planning-related KPIs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making
- Experience working on cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Proactive leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs
- Fluent communication in English and Polish
- Curiosity and openness to learn and work with AI-powered tools
- Willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes
What We Do
We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 17,200 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 11.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com
