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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Helping retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to optimize supply chains.

Helsinki Area, Finland

Established a new team to support our rapid growth in Germany (Team Lead for 5 members). Project owner for a Trier-1 customer implementation.

Helsinki Area, Finland

Helped world’s leading retail companies in the DACH Market to achieve measurable and sustainable value with RELEX software. Project Manager for Trier-1 customer projects. Tasks including, project management, solution configuration, coaching, mentoring, training, coordination, and specification of business analysis, change management and process design.

Wiesbaden Area, Germany

Responsible for implementing a world class supply chain solution for RossmannProject tasks: Project management, risk management, hardware specifications and monitoring (In-memory computing platform), interface implementation, authentication, product development (including specification & testing), user training, process design, KPI’s and analytics, as well as support processes.RELEX internal tasks: Coordinating and specifying many crucial initiatives for supporting trier 1 customer operation. Including performance optimizations, risk management, new business logic, standardization, and support. "Für Promotionsware verzeichnet Rossmann im Vergleich zum Vorjahr 25 Prozent weniger Überbestände bei gleichzeitiger Senkung der Out-of-Stocks um 10 Prozent. Die Out-of-Stock-Quote im Gesamtsortiment sank von früher 1,5 auf unter 1 Prozent – und die Out-of-Stock-Quote in der Weihnachtszeit wurde im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 17 Prozent reduziert, ohne Erhöhung der Bestände.."

Helsinki

Responsible for a proof of concept project (Rossmann), where RELEX was compared with competing and existing supply chain solutions. Project main goal was to provide the customer with all necessary information for decision making and guarantee that RELEX performs best in the live comparison against the existing system. Great customer management, understanding the business needs, proactive attitude and quick problem solving helped us to achieve our goal. Project tasks: Project management, Customer management, Communication, Interface implementation, Process design, User trainings, providing support for contract negotiation

Helsinki

Topic: System Dynamic Modelling for Evaluating Inbound Supply Chain Options in Frequency Converter Industry In my thesis, I analysed information derived from enterprise resource planning system (SAP) and did a system dynamic model, which can be used to visualize the financial impact of different supply chain related decisions. The project gave me an insight into strategic decision making in supply chain management and how sourcing, product development, product management and logistics should work together, when new products are developed. Moreover, I gained a solid view of challenges in global supply chains and systems used in logistic operations.

Helsinki

Responsible for implementation, development and testing of a competitor comparison portal for low voltage drives. In addition, I prepared e-learning material, arranged webinars and promoted the developed solution within ABB Drives. The project gave me an insight about software development in a global organization with multiple stakeholders and how sales and product/marketing management should co-operate in a changing competitive environment.

Aachen, Germany

Developed a game with Visual Basic for Lean Process Optimization. In addition, I prepared material both in English and German for a Lean Six Sigma course and assisted with writing academic articles. The position gave me a good overview of lean and quality management practices and state of the art research done by the Fraunhofer Institute.

Helsinki

Responsible for doing measurements and analysis (e.g. performance, heat, and load) for ABB Drives product development. The position gave me a good overview of the product development process and testing practices.

Helsinki

Responsible for assembling frequency converters (50 – 610 kW) according to customer specifications. The position, gave me a good overview of factors that have an impact on production quality, safety and productivity. During the three months, I also made a few improvement proposals for making the component picking and assembly work easier.

Master'S Degree, Major: Automation And Control Engineering, Minor: Industrial Management, Grade: 4,57/5

My major studies in Automation and Control Engineering with Industrial Management as minor has given me excellent analytical, mathematical.

Master'S Degree, Cems Master'S In International Management

Master'S Degree, Cems Master'S In International Management

During my CEMS spring semester at National University of Singapore, I learned more about management practices across cultures and how.

Master'S Degree, Cems Master'S In International Management

During my CEMS fall semester at Aalto University School of Business I learned more about Strategy, Strategic Foresight and Design, Mergers.

Exchange Programme, Energie- Und Automatisierungstechnik

During my exchange year in at RWTH Aachen I studied resource optimization, ERP-systems, E-business and Energy Management.