Kari Niemi
About Kari Niemi
Kari Niemi is the Director of Demand Supply Chain Management at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in supply chain and logistics, having worked in various roles at Nokia and other companies over several decades.
Current Role at Vaisala
Kari Niemi serves as the Director of Demand Supply Chain Management at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Helsinki, Southern Finland. In this role, he oversees the demand and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient management of resources and logistics to meet the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Kari Niemi has extensive experience at Nokia, where he worked in various roles over a span of 16 years. His positions included Head of Distribution Network Operations from 2018 to 2020, Business Deployment Manager from 2015 to 2020, and Manager from 2009 to 2015. He also held roles such as Head of China Integrated Logistics and Head of DMC, China, contributing to Nokia's operations in Beijing and other locations.
Early Career at Kyrel Oy and KONE
Before his tenure at Nokia, Kari Niemi worked at Kyrel Oy from 1992 to 1995, where he held several positions. He also served as Sourcing Manager at KONE from 2003 to 2004. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in supply chain management and logistics.
Education and Expertise
Kari Niemi's educational background and specific qualifications are not detailed in the provided information. However, his extensive career in supply chain management, logistics, and operations across multiple companies indicates a strong expertise in these areas.