Order Management/SCM Manager
About the role
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.
Job Scope 1: Order Management Manager, 40%
Lead and manage the order management team, including training, coaching, and performance reviews/
Oversee the entire order lifecycle, from order entry and validation to invoicing and delivery
Partner with sales, logistics, supply chain, and finance to resolve order issues and improve workflows.
Drive process improvements and automation in order processing systems.
Supports audits, revenue recognitions, and compliance requirements.
Job Scope 2: Inventory Manager, 40%
Develop and implement inventory management strategies and policies
Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory accuracy across warehouse and systems
Forecast demand and plan replenishment in coordination with procurement and sales
Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits, reconcile discrepancies.
Track slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
Optimize warehouse storage and inventory turnover to reduce carrying costs
Maintain accurate data in ERP/WMS systems (Infor LN)
Job Scope 3: Procurement Manager, 20%
Manage the end-to-end procurement process (sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance)
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments (finance, operations, production, inventory) to forecast demand and align purchasing plans.
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!