Supply Chain Program Manager

About the Role

Nokia is searching for a Supply Chain Program Manager to support our local contract manufacturers in SE Asia across multiple Subsystems products. This person will be accountable to work in a cross functional team with local Nokia teams and our global supply chain, development, and test organizations. Key focus will be on the introduction and ramp of multiple products into our supply chain with key attention to quality, cost and delivery. The candidate should be able to be onsite at the Chonburi manufacturing plant multiple days per week, but also travel to other contract manufacturing locations in the region.

This role involves guiding manufacturing ramp-up from pre-pilot to post-commercialization, resolving cross-functional issues between CMs, Supply Chain, and design sites, and managing critical supply inputs. Performance is measured through early manufacturing dashboards, program starts/outs, WIP, yield, scrap rates, and cost reduction initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide production through manufacturing ramp from pre-pilot to CP + 1 year
• Problem-solve issues between CM, Supply Chain, and multiple Nokia design sites
• Close the loop on MFG supply inputs (PIC, ASIC, Material)
• Collaborate on Nokia/ CM resource planning (IL & DL)
• Collaborate on Nokia / CM capital planning to ensure capacity
• Early Manufacturing Dashboards
  • Program level starts and outs (vs plan)
  • WIP & Yield
  • Scrap & Scrap projections
  • Cost and cost reductions

QUALIFICATIONS

You have:

• 8+ years of experience with program management
• Detail orientated
• Must have experience with manufacturing system such as ERP/MES, and experience in working with CM/EMS, preferably with product transfer (site-to-site or company-to-company)
• Experience in optical or related high-tech industries preferred.
• Team oriented with ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tools used: PPT, Excel, Word, Agile, SAP, Sharepoint, OneNote, MS Teams, Jira, Confluence

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond