Supply Chain Project Manager
Nokia · Posted Nov 5
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's Fixed Networks organization delivers next-generation broadband products including ONTs, Home Gateways, and broadband access solutions. The Supply Chain Project Manager leads end-to-end supply chain activities for New Product Introduction and product lifecycle management, coordinating cross-functional teams and EMS/JDM/ODM partners. The role ensures successful product launches, engineering change implementation, capacity readiness, supplier performance, and smooth transition from prototype to mass production.
What you will do
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
Preferred qualifications
- 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)
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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