Harrison Okuogume - MSc. (Econs), MBA

Experience

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  Valmet Automotive Corporation

  Jun 1993 - Aug 1993

  Purchasing Coordinator

  - Placing and management of purchase orders - Manage day-to-day supplier issues- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards - Manage order confirmations, confirming goods received and tracking orders and deliveries

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  Junttan Corporation

  Jan 1996 - Sept 1998

  Sales and Marketing Manager

  - Manage sales and marketing activities with focus in EMEA- Seek out new business and market opportunities- Manage customer/clients relationship- Provide administrative support to all business units and R&D- Market research and analysis

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  Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

  Lecturer in International Business

  - Interntional business- Market research and market strategies- International sales negotiation- Learning and development in SME companies

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  Paperex Colombier Corporation

  Oct 2002 - Jul 2005

  Sales and Marketing Manager

  - Manage African sales and marketing operations- Customer relations, agent or client support services- Develop new markets, market research and analysis- Evolved and implemented effective sales and marketing drive strategies

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  Laurea University of Applied Sciences

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2007

  Visiting Lecturer in International Business

  - Interntaional sales operations- International business- International management- Export pricing and pricing strategy

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  KONE Corporation

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2022

  Ensure successful implementation of of distributors development plans and sales processes to ensure business results of KONE's distributors; monitor markets and business opportunities; coordinate and follow-up on agreed development programs with distributors, maintain the relationship between KONE and distributors Improve the accuracy of revenue forecasts, adjust inventory levels, increase delivery performance, reduce inventory levels, reduce cycle times, prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management Project manager for KSU Logistics and Packaging Solution: Project to improve delivery quality, including transportation quality and package design; to put under control handling, transportation and storage of KONE packages through the whole flow of materials, from arrival into DC until installation site. - Produce reliable delivery planning information- Manage monthly demand data and provide support to stakeholders- Demand and supply data collation and analysis - Demand planning development - Actively determining the right price for the spare parts- Manage global price list for spare parts- Securing market driven pricing for spare parts - Analyze prices to ensure quicker respond to customers

  • Business Development Manager

    Jun 2016 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Demand Planner, Delivery Chain & Sourcing

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Project Manager – Delivery Quality Improvement

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Senior Analyst, Global Delivery Planning

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2012

  • Spare Parts Pricing Analyst

    Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
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  Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Lecturer, International Business & Innovation

  Lectured both in Master’s and Bachelor degree programs in the School of Business & Innovation. Courses are Innovation management, competence management, strategic management, international sales and marketing, market research, supply chain management.

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  LAB University of Applied Sciences

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Lecturer International Business

  Digitalization & client market relationship; customer relationship, digital innovation and technology management, internationalization process of a firm and international business

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  Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Senior Lecturer Digital International Business

  Lectured in both Master and Bachelor degree programs. Among the courses lectured are: Digital service innovation, innovation management, international business, international sales, marketing & brand management, marketing project, customer experience & customer relationship management, doing business in Africa, International HRM and working with Master and Bachelor degree students on projects and thesis supervising.

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  SeAMK - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior Lecturer, International Business, B2B Marketing & Entrepreneurship

  Project with students and companies to develop their skills further in International Business, B2B Marketing, B2B Sales, Market research, entrepreneurship. Support students career planning and development, coaching, different marketing research projects and thesis work in their company.