Hi! I’m Aziz, and I work as a Summer Trainee in the Global Order Operations team at Metso. I’m currently finishing my master's degree in business administration at LUT University, focusing on marketing management. Before joining Metso, I worked in data administration and production operations, which gave me a strong foundation for my current role.
My journey with Metso actually started before I applied. I first heard about the company during a university lecture, and what stood out to me was the global presence and strong focus on sustainability. Coming from Ghana, where mining plays an important role in society, it was meaningful to learn how Metso contributes to making these processes more sustainable. That connection sparked my interest and motivated me to apply.
My first application didn’t lead to a role, but I didn’t give up. Instead, I reached out to learn what I could improve and used that feedback to grow. The second time around, I was successful. Looking back, that experience taught me that persistence and curiosity really matter.
Learning in a global environment
In my role, I support the coordination of sales orders across Metso’s global network. My tasks include monitoring order backlogs, following up on cases, handling order changes, and working closely with different stakeholders such as logistics, sourcing, master data, and purchasing teams.
No two days are the same. I usually start my day by reviewing emails and ongoing cases, then continue with order handling and coordination tasks. Because I work with colleagues in different time zones, collaboration often continues across days, which gives a very real sense of working in a global environment.
From early on, I’ve had the chance to contribute to real business topics. For example, I supported inbound delivery cases and going to be part of a project for OTD recovery in MA Africa which help improve how orders move through our systems. It has been a great way to understand how different processes connect and how value is created for customers.
