Foodello - Fiksuruoka.fi

What skills has Procurement Manager Dean learned to master in his role? 🌱 Dean has been fighting against food waste in our team in the Netherlands since 2022. Reflecting on these years, here are his top learnings: 💚 Expanding FMCG knowledge through diverse brand exposure. 💬 "The biggest thing that has expanded my knowledge has been the exposure to a variety of companies and brands in the FMCG sector." 💚 Strengthening sales and business development. 💬 “By having first-hand experience in acquiring new supplier partnerships through cold emails and in-person at food exhibitions, my sales and business development skills have significantly improved since joining Foodello.” 💚 Enhancing internal stakeholder management. 💬 “I have worked cross-functionally with different teams on different projects, which has improved my internal stakeholder management.” 💚 Improving negotiation tactics for better cost efficiency. 💬 "Through purchasing new products on a daily basis, I have increased my negotiation skills This has been important to reduce the cost of acquiring products and help improve lead times.” 💚 Advancing sourcing skills for impactful product selection. 💬 "During the purchasing stage, I have increased my sourcing skills by actively sourcing the most suitable products to drive performance for the business whilst also making an environmental impact.” We are proud of this growth journey, Dean! 👏 #ProcurementManager

Why are retro meeting so beneficial to our Product team? Check out their best practices and tips! 🌱👇 💡 Retro meetings are a key part of how we work in agile way, helping us reflect on projects and improve our team dynamics and ways of working. Our Product team keeps it fresh by picking a theme beforehand, making sure each meeting fits what they need at the time. 👋 Meet Liisa-Lotta, our Product Designer who is responsible for how our online store looks and functions, focusing on the user experience. She recently shared how retro meetings work their magic in driving improvements across teams in a knowledge share -session. Here’s how our Product team rolls with retro meetings: ✅ We usually pick a theme in advance. It might cover our team dynamics and workload, well-being, or recent project. ✅ Next, we choose a facilitator. Anyone can step up to guide the session! ✅ Retro meetings are all about reflection and improvement, so it comes down to two main questions: 1) how did we do and 2) what should we do next time? Here are Liisa-Lotta's top 3 tips for nailing retro meetings: 💚 Focus on improving the work methods, not the outcomes: 💬 "Retros are all about fine-tuning the way we work. This meeting is a space for reflection, transparency, improvement, and team building. It doesn't matter whether the project itself was a huge success or not: the idea is to discover where we can still improve as a team." 💚 Create a safe space for sharing: 💬 "It's crucial that everyone can share their thoughts, even the tough ones. It strengthens the team spirit and ensures that we can move forward with ease.” 💚 Get everyone involved and be present: 💬 "It's important to be present and participate actively in the meetings. Hearing everyone’s thoughts and allowing enough space for discussion are the most valuable things you can gain from this." 👉 And the most important thing: repeat, repeat, and repeat. 💬 “While you can benefit from holding even a single retro meeting, the core idea is to iterate and repeat. Having retros on a regular basis ensures the team can try out different things and keep evolving." #AwesomeAsF #FightAgainstFoodWaste #ProductTeam

Meet the #PawsomeAsF furry friends who are fighting against food waste with our team when visiting the Helsinki office! 🐾💚 Here’s how they are contributing to our mission: 🌱 1) Contributing to Procurement team meetings to give hints on what pet goods are good in our store. 🌱 2) Making sure food waste is reduced by offering to enjoy some snacks (by first waiting patiently of course). 🌱 3) Taking the team out to get some fresh air during lunch breaks. 🌱 4) Observing that meetings are not held over time. (Preferably they would like to attend the meetings as well to be even more in charge) 🌱 5) Taking ownership of playtime and making sure our Procurement team gets some movement during meetings with suppliers. 🌱 6) Leading by example on how to unwind during work days as well. 🌱 7) Offering comfort and cuteness during meetings. 🌱 8) Embracing the testing culture by altering work spots at the office. At the moment, data shows that the couch in the kitchen is the comfiest spot. (Further data to be confirmed after Q4.) Follow us to learn more about the life at Foodello–Fiksuruoka! 💚 #FightAgainstFoodWaste #OfficeDogs

Hey, HR and People experts out there! We have a suggestion for you: join our team as the Head of People! 💚 We're looking for someone special to fill the Head of People role for 13-months while our current Head of People Jessica is away on parental leave. 🥰 🌿 In this role, you'll develop and implement our People strategy to align with business goals, lead HR processes from recruitment to offboarding, collaborate closely with team leads and management to foster our work culture, and ensure smooth operations while supporting team growth across our offices. This is what Jessica thinks is the best in this role: 💬 "The variety of work and the absolutely wonderful colleagues you get to support in People matters!" 3 reasons why you’ll it here: 💚 Join a mission-driven company fighting food waste with a fantastic team of over 50 experts. 💚 Enjoy flexible working conditions with a strong hybrid model—work where and when suits you best. 💚 Be part of a team where taking ownership is encouraged and your impact is truly felt. Quick facts: ✅ Location: Helsinki, with flexible remote options. ✅ Language: English and Finnish proficiency required. ✅ Duration: Start in January 2025 for a 13-month period. Ready to become #AwesomeAsF? 👉 Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d_wMfinA #HeadOfPeople #Hiring #HR #FightAgainsFoodWaste

Data-driven decision-making is at the core in our professionals lives. What does our data team do to help our team members to succeed in this? 🤖 📊 Data team helps all our teams to make informed, data-based decisions. 📊 They are instrumental in enabling rapid testing and implementation of new strategies, like assisting the procurement team in accurately forecasting demand to ensure efficient sourcing and selling of surplus food. 📊 Data team operates from Finland to support and guide our entire team. We have skilled data professional in the team, what do they do? 🙏 👋 Data Architect: Designs, builds and maintains our data architecture and efficient data systems, focusing on developing and optimizing data warehouse, data pipelines, data orchestration, data products and integrations. 👋 Data Engineer: Develops and optimizes data architecture, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility, collaborating with architects and stakeholders for high-quality analytics support. 👋 Business Intelligence Developer: Creates and manages BI tools as a whole, transforming raw data into actionable insights through dashboards and reports, driving strategic decisions. There is no such thing as a decision NOT based on data. (Okay, maybe a choice for a lunch place to our team members…🥗) #FightAgainstFoodWaste #AwesomeAsF #DataTeam

Have you ever wondered how our Procurement Managers, like Dean, help suppliers turn potential waste into opportunity? 🌿 Dean's strategy is simple: treat suppliers as partners, not just transactions. 💬 "By treating suppliers as partners, we create long-lasting relationships that benefit both sides," Dean explains. This collaborative mindset is crucial to our shared goal of fighting against waste. 🍏 One story from Dean’s two years with us involves an apple supplier caught in a bind after a hailstorm left their apples cosmetically damaged but perfectly edible. While regular supermarkets couldn’t take them, Dean saw an opportunity. 💬 "We helped the supplier by purchasing multiple batches of the apples," Dean shares. These apples became a hit with our customers, providing a healthy, affordable option and saving them from going to waste. Dean stresses the power of clear communication and frequent check-ins with suppliers. 💬 "It's always best to have clear communication with your supplier and set expectations from the beginning," he notes. By staying in touch and being flexible, he ensures that everyone benefits, creating a win-win situation. Here are Dean's 4 top tips for building successful supplier relationships: 💚 Treat suppliers like partners to foster long-term connections. 💚 Communicate frequently to stay updated and aligned. 💚 Look for shared values to ensure mutual goals. 💚 Set clear expectations and be adaptable to achieve the best results. #AwesomeAsF #ProcurementManager

Did you know that we have “sharing is caring” sessions among our team leads on a regular basis? 💚 These sessions are a place for team leads to share their experiences and feelings about being a team lead. It’s an opportunity to learn from each other, improve common processes, and get ideas on how to improve their own leadership approach! 👉 Usually, a topic is chosen in advance for a session. It can be anything from creating OKRs or how to give more ownership to team members. We asked Head of Customer Service Karlijn Batstra what she thinks about these sessions: 💬 “It is nice to talk with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere about work-related topics. You often unconsciously run into the same things, and because of that, you can find recognition but then also learn from how other team leads tackle and handle certain things. You can learn more from each other than you think in advance.” Because team leads need support too. 💚 #AwesomeAsF #TeamLead #Leadership

3 ways of how flexible work culture is helping our professionals to thrive at work 🔥 🕑 Create the work schedule that suits you the best 💬 "Flexible work culture allows me to focus on being the best version of myself. This means being there for my loved ones and taking care of myself. I can, for example, maintain my fitness routines easier which helps me to thrive better at work", says Logistics Manager Mariska. 📣 Become an expert in transparency and communication 💬 “Flexible work culture shapes the way of documenting everything. Every meeting, every decision, and every process is documented and easily accessible. Being able to get some information can’t be dependent on anyone's physical presence”, Mariska says. 🌱 Match your personal life and work 💬 "It’s not just about work-life balance, but rather work becoming part of your everyday life in the best possible way. Flexibility leaves room for boosting happiness and motivation, which in turn affects the quality of work”, says Designer Liisa-Lotta. There are two more things about flexibility in work life that our team really likes – check them out on our blog! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVAiKczh #AwesomeAsF #WorkCulture #FightAgainstFoodWaste

What does a Procurement team do to fight against food waste? ♻️📦 💚 Procurement team is responsible for managing and curating the assortment of all the different categories in our e-commerce store. There are two main things this team focuses on: 🍫 They source and purchase surplus food products from suppliers. 🤝 They build long-lasting supplier relationships to help them reduce food waste in the long run and ensure their goods are available to our customers at great prices. Procurement teams operate in Finland and the Netherlands since all of them are specialists in their market area and know their audience. 🌎 What kind of professionals work in the procuremen team? 👋 Procurement Managers: They build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate deals to secure the best surplus products. Curating the product assortment and ensure a diverse range that meets our customers' needs across different categories. 👋 Product Data Manager / Merchandiser: They are responsible for creating the products and data for the goods in our e-commerce store to help customers to decide what to order 👉 Learn more about Procurement Manager Jhomar’s story: https://lnkd.in/gnXQuNhr #AwesomeAsF #FightAgainstFoodWaste

Meet Kaisa, our sharp-eyed and detail-loving Product Data Manager! She’s been with us since 2021, making sure our online store is always stocked with accurate, well-presented products to make fighting against food waste as enjoyable as possible. 🤗📦 💬 “When I joined Foodello-Fiksuruoka I loved the idea of joining a smaller company, because I could learn about different areas of the business. Plus, I studied marketing and food-related behavior, which is all about societal food consumption, so this really felt like the right place for me." As part of the Procurement team in Finland, Kaisa ensures that when products are purchased, their product data is showcased perfectly and accurately in our store, meeting all legal requirements. She also edits product images transforming photos from warehouse or from suppliers into high-quality and attractive product images. 📸 💬 “The most exciting part of my job is being able to see the impact of my work. One highlight has been working on development projects, such as creating templates for product case images with our Art Director and developing our product categorization. Small but significant improvements!" From quirky items like vegetable plush toys to fish heads as pet food (yes, really!), Kaisa’s seen it all when writing product descriptions. But most of all, Kaisa feels she has gotten what she wanted: learned a lot beyond her role when working in a growing company. 🌿 💬 “I’ve grown a lot professionally here, especially in how we use data to make decisions. I’ve learned so much about consumer behavior and how small changes can drive sales. It has also been interesting to follow how our business has scaled internationally." What do you like the most about your job at Foodello–Fiksuruoka? 🤗 💬 “The amazing team and culture that we have. There’s a warm atmosphere, and it’s always a pleasure to come to the office. Plus, the flexibility here is fantastic – I just worked remotely from Sardinia for a week!” It’s #AwesomeAsF to have you in our team – drop a 💚 to show some love to Kaisa! #FightAgainstFoodWaste #ProductDataManager #Procurement