Supply Chain Master Data Junior Specialist

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for SUPPLY CHAIN MASTER DATA JUNIOR SPECIALISTS to join Metsä Group´s Master Data Team for temporary position (fixed-term contract until 31.12.2026).

Metsä Group Services in Gdańsk is looking for Supply Chain Master Data Junior Specialist. We offer an interesting and independent job in an energetic and international environment in a Shared Services Center in Gdańsk.

What will you get to do?

As a Supply Chain Master Data Junior Specialist at Metsä Group, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of our product and supply chain master data across systems. You will be part of product team responsible for maintaining high standards for data quality and contributing to the ongoing development of harmonized, efficient data management practices.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Master Data Management: Create, maintain, and update product master data in line with governance rules and business needs. Collect and validate required information to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance across systems like SAP.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with departments such as IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Sales to ensure seamless data integration and support business goals.
• Data Quality and Analysis: Conduct regular quality checks, resolve discrepancies, and manage maintenance requests to ensure accurate, reliable product data. Contribute to data improvement initiatives.
• Process Improvement and Standardization: Support the standardization of product data practices, propose process enhancements, and help implement best practices for data governance.
• Project Participation – SAP 4/Hana Implementation. Contribute to Metsä Group’s program, supporting unified master data practices and shared maintenance processes across business areas.

Location: This position is based in Gdańsk (Poland). We operate in a hybrid working model, which includes the flexibility of remote work combined with the expectation to be present in the office at least three days per week.

What kind of skills are we looking for?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Master Data Junior Specialist with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a drive for data accuracy and continuous improvement. You should be able to work independently and take initiative, while actively contributing as a collaborative and open-minded team member.

Key qualifications and attributes include:

• Experience: Initial experience in master data, data management, analytics, or administrative roles is welcome (e.g., internships, traineeships, academic projects), but not required.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of SAP (e.g., R/3, S/4HANA) or willingness to learn. Familiarity with data governance tools, Power BI and good Excel skills will be a strong asset.
• Analytical Skills: Interest in working with data, ability to think logically, high attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Problem Solving: Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to resolving data and process-related issues.
• MDM & BI Tools: Familiarity with MDM platforms (e.g., STIBO Systems STEP), or data governance tools is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Process Improvement: Motivation to contribute to the optimization of data management processes and best practices .
• Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supply Chain/Product knowledge: Basic understanding of product or supply chain processes will be an advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; other languages are an advantage.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group 

The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. 

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Enter a new era in your career,​ welcome to Metsä Group!​

What do we offer? 

• Work in an international environment in an centrally located office in Gdańsk
• Cooperation with a friendly and high qualified team
• We will make sure that you have training that will ensure your proper development
• We provide benefits such as: lunch card, medical care, life insurance, MultiSport card, MyBenefit platform, holiday subsidy, etc.
• Integration meetings of our team at the company's expense.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. 

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment:

https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

How to apply?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received. 

The application will be open until 03/03/2026. We wish you the best of luck!