Maisa Haavisto

Responsible for subcontracted engineering and R&D ICT purchasing

Managed operations and commercial activities of the company. Drove strategic growth while ensuring alignment with Mobel’s brand and sustainability standards. Led the EU funded Green Steel and Circular Economy project.

Led the development of procurement processes, systems, and governance on a global scale, with responsibilities spanning Source-to-Contract, Purchase-to-Pay, Supplier Relationship Management, and procurement reporting. Delivered major initiatives including implementing GDPR into procurement processes and contracts, conducting feasibility studies on procurement transactions and source-to-pay systems, and advancing sustainable sourcing, savings management, and supplier relationship management practices. Supported organizational competence through process modeling, training, and strengthening internal controls. Includes maternity and study leave periods.

Contributed to large-scale transformation projects with a focus on procurement and business process optimization. Key achievements include developing and implementing category management, sourcing, and supplier management processes; supporting procurement organization redesign and transition management; and setting up a Procurement Transactions Service Center with service transfer and performance management frameworks. Authored an MRO inventory management handbook to standardize practices across operations. Additionally, participated in an Order-to-Cash feasibility study by conducting current state and stakeholder requirement analyses, developing scenarios, and building a business case and roadmap for future implementation. Recognized for high delivery quality.

Improving business processes in a globally dispersed make-to-order supply chain: A study on outbound logistics in a multinational corporation. Conducted in-depth qualitative research including 10 stakeholder interviews (distribution center, operations, logistics sourcing, logistics, purchasing, and project management) and 3 on-site observations (distribution center in Germany, factory, and logistics department). Delivered practical improvement recommendations for outbound logistics processes in a complex international supply chain environment.

Responsible for creating demand forecasts for three product categories and analyzing inventories. Developed monthly demand plans with a 20-month horizon in SAP APO, incorporating inputs from Sales & Marketing to plan product launches and promotional activities. Ensured timely communication of significant demand changes, monitored forecast accuracy, and implemented corrective actions to improve performance. Maintained material master data and proportional factors to secure forecast quality, prepared risk reports on bad goods and stock-outs, and led weekly demand meetings. Successfully increased demand accuracy within assigned categories.

Responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries from Asia, including modernization and elevator shipments to China and the Far East. Managed full export documentation, created delivery requests in SAP, verified invoices against transportation price lists, and handled sales invoicing. Collaborated closely with materials management, customer service units, and external logistics providers, and supported trade compliance processes involving Letters of Credit.

Responsible for leading an indirect sourcing project and supporting daily HR activities. Managed a recruitment process development project, including interviewing internal stakeholders, negotiating with recruitment service providers, analyzing requests for quotations, and producing actionable proposals for next steps. Assisted the HR team with handouts, guidelines, and personnel communications.

Provided comprehensive administrative support across finance, HR, procurement, and general office operations, while also performing executive assistant duties. Managed financial administration including invoicing, cash management, and accounts receivable follow-up. Oversaw data, contract, and document management, and handled office supplies procurement. Delivered high-quality customer service and organized meetings, events, travel, and accommodation.

Supported sales operations and managed procurement of software licenses. Assisted the Sales Manager with daily tasks, liaised with customers on license and contract-related matters, managed contracts, and maintained customer master data in the Siebel CRM system.

Responsible for global spare parts delivery planning and export, including support for Letters of Credit. Managed full export documentation and organized shipments via air, sea, and road across all continents, including urgent orders. Liaised with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues, handled invoicing, and supported trade compliance processes involving Letters of Credit.

- Minors: Supply Chain Management, Information Systems Science - Graduation 01/2016 - Reward on bachelor thesis (grade 5.0/5.0)

- Service Marketing - International Finance - Swedish language

My research on Global Value Chain Governance in solar PV industry context explores how firms can reduce and cope with uncertainties related to the 21st century protectionism. Research interests: Global Value Chain Governance, Sustainability, ESG, Renewable energy, Energy policy, Energy industry transformation, Risk Management Current grade 4.0/5.0