Tiit Heinla Email & Phone Number

Finland

After several years of working in the retail industry, I decided to make a change in my career. But still, I stay in the area where I am strong. I will continue in the familiar business area, but on the other side of the table. I decided to accept the challenge of creating a greener world. I decided to join a 45-year-old Finnish family owned company who is manufacturing and selling environmental products and products for ecological and hobby and professional gardening. Since October… Show more After several years of working in the retail industry, I decided to make a change in my career. But still, I stay in the area where I am strong. I will continue in the familiar business area, but on the other side of the table. I decided to accept the challenge of creating a greener world. I decided to join a 45-year-old Finnish family owned company who is manufacturing and selling environmental products and products for ecological and hobby and professional gardening. Since October 2018 I am responsible for the export of Biolan OY consumer products to Western and Eastern Europe and the Nordic countries plus the rest of the world. Let's create a greener world. Show less

I work as a International Category Manager at Kesko OYJ Building and Technical Trade division. I have >18 years professional experience in retail business and >9 years international experience in international category management, global sourcing, and international assortment work. I have worked for Kesko Group most of that time and have been cooperated closely with our subsidiaries in different regions. I am responsible now for international retail business… Show more I work as a International Category Manager at Kesko OYJ Building and Technical Trade division. I have >18 years professional experience in retail business and >9 years international experience in international category management, global sourcing, and international assortment work. I have worked for Kesko Group most of that time and have been cooperated closely with our subsidiaries in different regions. I am responsible now for international retail business, purchasing strategy, category management, global sourcing, purchasing, international assortment building, negotiations and international contracts in my business area. I have a sufficient knowledge of marketing, brand policy and brand building, especially in the Yard and Garden area. I am leading international negotiations.I am having information on market situation and directions in Nordic countries, Baltics, Europe and Russia. I am top specialist in the green garden business, tools and watering, yard buildings and garden seasonal business overall. Top specialist and high level professional in purchase to build and develop successful businesses. I am goal orientated and business driven person. I have the confidence to make decisions, take responsibility and risks. Analytical and team orientated person. I have good experience of international teamwork include team management experience (Nordic). I have experiences to work in complex matrix organization. Persuasive and very co-operative person. Good communicator with the ability to make good arguments and strong presentations. I am forward looking person. I have enough knowledges and experiences to lead International teams. I have good relations with different counterparts producers and customers in differenet regions. I strongly believe in partnership and I have built several good projects together with our partners and we have succeeded. Proactive with strong vision. Work hard and develop myself in business perspective. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Horticulture