Nokia—Supply Chain Project Manager

Job description

Description: As Supply Chain Project Manager (SCPM) leads end-to-end supply chain activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and EMS/JDM/ODM partners to ensure successful product launches, engineering change implementation, capacity readiness, supplier performance, and smooth transition from prototype to mass production. The SCPM plays a key role in delivering next-generation Fixed Networks products, including ONTs, Home Gateways, and broadband access solutions, with a resilient, efficient, and scalable supply chain. Requirements: You have: - Bachelor’s degree with 10–15 years of experience in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field. - Experienced in working in New Product Introduction (NPI) is strongly preferred. - Background in electronics manufacturing environment or experience of EMS/ODM/JDM is strongly desired. - Experienced ONT product management, ONT design and test or supply chain management is a PLUS. It would be nice if you also had: - Results-Oriented and Strong focus on achieving results and meeting commitments. - Self-Motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. - Team Player – Works effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams - Willing to travel approximately 20% of the time, mainly across Asia. (Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia) Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end supply chain activities from product concept to mass production, including EMS/JDM/ODM supplier management and production ramp-up. - NPI Management – Coordinate prototype, pilot runs, material readiness, AML, POs, production execution, and pilot approval. - Production Ramp-Up – Support new product ramp-up and handover to Supply Chain Industrial Management for mass production. - Engineering Change Management – Coordinate product design changes with R&D, internal teams, and suppliers. - Business Unit Collaboration – Support product roadmap, lifecycle planning, pilot quantity allocation, PLC reviews, and EOL/LTB management. - Supply Chain Collaboration – Work with Demand & Planning, Industrial Management, Quality, and other teams to support key projects. - Capacity & Readiness Management – Ensure supplier capacity, production readiness, and resources are aligned with product requirements. - Issue & Delivery Management – Drive resolution of production issues, urgent delivery requirements, customer complaints, and product defects.