Nokia

Makes network gear for carriers and data centers

Supply Chain Project Manager

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain, or another relevant major.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Project management experience is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
Good English communication is required.
Ability to deliver commitments and work autonomously.
Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, mainly to Asia.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end supply chain activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management.
Execute supply chain project plans, achieve key product milestones, implement engineering changes, and manage Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM), and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) partners.
Act as the primary supply chain interface among Product Management, Research and Development (R&D), Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers, facilitating transition from prototype development through mass production.
Lead engineering change implementation, supplier engagement and performance management, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination for product roadmap execution and lifecycle transitions.
Support bringing Fixed Networks products, including Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), Home Gateways, and other broadband access solutions, from concept to commercial deployment while maintaining a resilient and scalable supply chain.
Manage EMS/JDM/ODM supplier activities, including vendor selection, new-vendor process setup, performance monitoring, quality audits, and coordination from prototype and pilot production through mass-production ramp-up.
Support R&D with prototype board preparation and production; manage pilot production at supplier factories, including raw material preparation, vendor Approved Manufacturer List (AML) management, purchase-order processing, pilot-run controls and reporting, and readiness approval for volume production.
Analyze and ensure appropriate production capacity implementation with the Engineering team.
Support new-product ramp-up and handover to the Supply Chain Industrial Management team, and provide product-related support during mass production.
Coordinate implementation of product design changes with internal Nokia teams and suppliers.
Participate with the Business Unit (BU), Product Line Manager (PLM), R&D, and Procurement in product roadmap and lifecycle discussions and approvals; define pilot-run quantities and allocations with the PLM and local customers; attend Product Life Cycle (PLC) meetings and discuss technical issues.
Support resolution of last-time-buy (LTB) materials for end-of-life (EOL) products and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory caused by product phase-out or declining customer demand.
Coordinate with other Supply Chain entities, including Demand and Planning, Industrial Management, and Quality, to support key projects, expedite urgent deliveries, and resolve customer complaints and defects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) is strongly preferred.
A background in electronics manufacturing or experience with EMS, ODM, or JDM is strongly desired.
Experience in ONT product management, ONT design and testing, or supply chain management is an advantage.

The Supply Chain Project Manager (SCPM) is responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), and product lifecycle management. The role ensures successful execution of supply chain project plans, achievement of key product milestones, implementation of engineering changes, and effective management of EMS/JDM/ODM manufacturing partners.

The SCPM acts as the primary supply chain interface between Product Management, R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure smooth transition from prototype development through mass production. The role also leads engineering change implementation, supplier engagement and performance management, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to support product roadmap execution and lifecycle transitions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in bringing next-generation Fixed Networks products, including Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), Home Gateways, and other broadband access solutions, from concept to commercial deployment while ensuring a resilient, efficient, and scalable supply chain throughout the product lifecycle.

You have:

Education Background

Bachelor or above, Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain and other relevant major

Experience

Minimum 5+ years relevant working experience
Experience in project management is a MUST
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 an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills

Strong communication skills in both written and verbal are mandatory
Good English communication is a MUST
Result oriented and able to deliver commitment
Ability to work autonomously
Good team work spirit
Need to travel around 20% of time, mainly to Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia...)

End to End Supply Chain Product/Project Management
EMS/JDM/ODM suppliers Management : Involvement in vendor selection, new vendor process setup, vendor performance monitoring and quality audit ;Activities coordination from prototype and pilot run production to mass production ramp-up
NPI activities : Support R&D for prototype boards preparation and production ; Responsible for pilot run production in supplier factory environment, including raw material preparation, vendor AML management, PO treatment, overall control for pilot run production, final pilot run report readiness and review ; Insure final approval for product readiness for volume production, analyse and insure appropriate production capacity implementation with Engineering team
Activities to mass production : Support for new product ramp-up and hand over to Supply Chain Industrial Management team ; Responsible for any product related support and issues during mass production
Engineering Change Management : Manage with internal Nokia teams and suppliers the implementation of any product design change from R&D
Cooperation with BU (Business Unit) : Involved in product roadmap and lifecycle discussion and approval together with BU PLM (Product Line Manager), R&D and Procurement ; Pilot run quantity definition and allocation with PLM and local customer ; PLC (Product Life Cycle) meeting attendance and technical issue discussion ; Support to settle down the LTB material due to EOL (End Of Life) product and E&O (Excess & Obsolete) caused by product phase out and/or customer demand drop
Cooperation inside Supply Chain team : Work with others Supply Chain entities (Demand & Planning, Industrial Management, Quality...) for key projects support, urgent delivery pull-in and customer complain/defect solving

About the Company

Nokia

Makes network gear for carriers and data centers

Nokia makes the equipment and software that mobile carriers, cloud companies, and businesses use to run networks, from cell-tower radios to fiber links between AI data centers. From 1998 to 2011 it was the world's largest mobile phone maker; it sold that business to Microsoft in 2014, and HMD Global, a separate company, makes Nokia-branded phones under license. Its network unit sells optical systems that send data over fiber, internet routers, and broadband gear, and its mobile unit sells radios and the core software that runs 5G networks. Nokia earns money from equipment and service contracts and from licensing its patents to phone makers and carmakers. It was founded in 1865 as a wood pulp mill and is based in Espoo, Finland.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
Founded: 1865

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