Ville Huovila

Director, Logistics Vendor Management and Procurement at Andritz

Kotka, Kymenlaakso, Finland

About

Innovative logistics professional with passion for results and development. Skilled in complex project logistics, port and vessel operations. Masters degree (M.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology.

Experience

  • Director, Logistics Vendor Management and Procurement at ANDRITZ
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible of logistics vendor management and freight purchasing activities in Pulp and Paper business area.

  • UPM - The Biofore Company (Kotka)
    • Manager, Cargo Care and Port operations
      Jan 2013 - Dec 2023 · 11 yrs

      Responsible of Port and Maritime operations efficiency and technical aspects in our global network. Specialized to Cargo Operations, Vessel Technical features and Risk management. Responsible of vessel data features and performance monitoring, also participated of recent newbuilding program. Proven track record and achievements in multiple development projects with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Key Account Manager
      Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Key Account Manager responsibilities of Kotkamills logistics service. Operative responsibility of the customer logistics services. Achievement in European road and rail transport service tenders, development and implementation of logistics freight cost calculation tool and cost savings.

    • Senior Specialist, Technical Services
      Oct 2005 - Dec 2011 · 6 yrs 3 mos

      Supercargo/cargo superintendent type of responsibilities i.e. timechartered Roro and Lolo vessel stowage planning, port operations planning and supervising, damage prevention and transport unit fleet management.

  • Transport Planner at VR Transpoint
    Apr 2004 - Aug 2004 · 5 mos

    Transport Planner in road transports, mechanical wood industry products(also summer 2002). I operated 15-20 domestic trucks fleet and sourced additional transport capacity from spot market when needed. The job included also my Master Thesis "Analyzing and development of construction industry supply chain" on 2004 (Grade: 4, Very Good).

  • Warehouse Supervisor at UPM
    May 2001 - Sep 2001 · 5 mos

    Paper warehouse supervisor trainee in Kymi paper mill. Task included daily resource and loading operations planning. Also worked as summer trainee positions in office paper production operator, forklift truck operator on summer 2003 and 2000.