I am an ambitious and international professional with work experience at a world class company and at the leading Finnish retailer. I possess an interesting combination of both retail and industrial background and participated in the launch of Nokia’s global flagship store chain. My core expertise lies in strategy execution with skills in business-oriented process and IT development. I have the inherent ability to make sense out of a chaos even in the most turbulent business environments. I am also a determined person who can be relied upon to achieve results and have a solid track record as project manager.Specialties: Strategy execution, supply chain and operations management, retail management and concepts, merchandising, project and change management, store launches, sales, operations and process development and the related IT solutions (ERP, EPOS, planogram SW, CRM), international expertise, telecommunications, FMCG
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Manager, Strategy Implementation & Process ExcellenceSuominen Corporation Sep 2020 - Feb 2024I work in the Business Development organization of Suominen. I run the PMO of our strategy implementation initiatives. I am also responsible for different practices, processes and projects related to sales, marketing and pricing. -
Service Manager, Applications And ProjectsSuominen Corporation Mar 2016 - Aug 2020Suominen Oyj is a leading international manufacturer of non-wovens with sites in three different continents. I work in ICT of Suominen in a global role. I am responsible for various projects and development of different processes and solutions related to sales, marketing, pricing, planning and operations (such as CRM). I also participated in a large scale ERP renewal program in a development and project management role. In addition, I manage externally sourced application-related services as well as the relationships with the suppliers.
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Merchandising ManagerSok Jun 2013 - Jun 2015A fixed term assignment at SOK which is the central organization of the S Group, the leading retailer in Finland. I worked in the merchandising department of the company's market trade division and had responsibilities in the areas of:• Space planning and creation of planograms• Management of key operations development project• Development of merchandising and the related fixtures, processes and solutions• Range and space analysis and reportingFurther references available on request. -
Production PlannerNordic Moneta Oy Feb 2013 - May 2013A continuation to my previous fixed term assignment until mid May 2013 with a similar job description. References available on request.
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Production PlannerNordic Moneta Oy Apr 2012 - Sep 2012A fixed term assignment. I was responsible for coordinating and implementing different activities of the supply chain to ensure timely and correct customer deliveries. References available on request.
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ManagerBearingpoint Oct 2010 - Nov 2010Management consultant in the Operations Management team. References available on request. -
Merchandising ManagerEratukku Oy Mar 2010 - Jun 2010Erätukku Oy is a Finnish outdoor retailer and I worked in the retail sales and management team responsible for the company's all ~10 retail stores. In this new role, my responsibilities included the following:• Retail merchandising: space, inventory and range planning• Creation and update of merchandising guidelines• Development, design and implementation of point-of-sale materials with marketing• Development of store concept with partner company• Project management of store launches; contribution to successful launches in the cities of Raisio, Oulu and Rovaniemi
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Retail Operations Manager/ Manager, Own Store Range And SupplyNokia Feb 2008 - Jun 2009I was part of a global team responsible for Nokia’s own (about 10) and franchise (about 1000) stores and had responsibilities related to:• Retail merchandising; range, inventory and space planning• Retail store supply chain management and planning• Store operations’ reviews and development• Studies on new potential retail environments• Improving store launch process• Analysis and development of retail KPIs and reportingFurther references available on request. -
Development ManagerNokia Jun 2001 - Jan 2008For years, Nokia has been ranked among the world’s leading companies in the field of supply chain management by AMR Research. As Development Manager, I worked in the company’s logistics projects full time as follows:• I was a full time program and project manager in 2004 – 2008• I played a key role in the start of Nokia’s own global retail store chain (2005 – 2008) by successfully running a program and projects related to the 8 first store launches worldwide. I led a project team of ~30 professionals.• I worked on other various logistics development projects in Europe, Americas and Asia on both the strategic and operational level in the mobile phone and network businesses (2001 – 2005).Further references available on request.
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Application SpecialistNokia Oyj Aug 1999 - May 2001I supported the usage of Nokia Networks’ logistics information system by resolving the most complicated issues forwarded to our multinational global team. I also participated in the further development of the system and gave trainings on the system and support organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anna Savo
What is Anna Savo's role at the current company?
Anna Savo's current role is Manager, Pricing and Commercial Excellence at Suominen Corporation.
What schools did Anna Savo attend?
Anna Savo attended Turku School Of Economics At The University Of Turku, Aalto-Yliopisto.
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Anna Savo has skills like Supply Chain Management, Management, Project Management, Strategy, Change Management, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations Management, International Business, Store Management, Business Process Development, Project Planning.
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