Job Description

Job Category: Supply
Degree Level: Bachelor's degree
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As part of the Optics Supply Chain Engineering Organization, the Optical Product Engineering Team is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to support new product introduction of the Optical Subsystem products at out EMS Jabil Penang and other subcomponent vendors. This local Product Engineer will work with Product Engineering team in Vimercate and R&D team in Nuremburg, New York, and Sunnyvale, to introduce new products at the EMS by ensuring the designs are manufacturable and that all associated documentation is complete and correct. In addition, the program manager will provide sustaining support to mass production ensuring the NOKIA quality, yield and delivery requirements for the product are met.
Responsibilities:
As part of the team, you will:

• Responsibility for Supply Chain Program Management.
• Represent Industrial Engineering (IE) / Supply Chain (SC) in with other Nokia organizations like R&D, PLM, Reverse Supply Chain teams.
• Program manage Nokia contract manufacturers regarding new product introduction, volume ramp and end of life processes.
• Escalation point for output impacting supply and technical issues.
• Provide input and represent SC in product life cycle reviews.
• Understand, implement, and follow corporate processes, tools, and strategies wrt Industrial/Supply Chain Engineering.
• Work in cross-functional, cross-locational teams.
• Ensure overall continuity of supply.
• Set up New Product Introduction (NPI) project plans and execute them.
• Resolve operational issues out of prototype and pre-series runs in cross-functional teams (Product Engineering, Test Engineering, R&D, PLM, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing).
• Interface and supervise the Electronics Manufacturing Service provider (EMS) on operational and technical basis.
• Set up and meet manufacturing quality targets.
• Set up and meet manufacturing yield targets.
• Stabilize new product in manufacturing environment.
• Work efficiently with state-of-the-art tools and databases to analyse and visualize SC relevant data.
• Manage product changes in supply chain.
• Work in quality and yield improvement projects.
• Manage "Phase-In-Phase-Out" of product variants.
• Analyze and support component discontinuations (DA), last-time buys (LTB).
• Work on Supply Chain processes and optimization projects.
• Support "Product Transfers" between different locations or companies.

Qualifications:
You have:

• Technical education as an Electrical / Mechanical/ Manufacturing / Industrial engineer or comparable.
• Hardware experience from working in Product Manufacturing or Hardware Development.
• Basic understanding of Optical products Supply Chain and manufacturing systems and technologies.
• Understanding of Quality Management Requirements (TL9000, ISO9000).
• Experience with Optical and or Silicon Photonics products.
• Experienced in project or program management.
• Previous experience in Industrial Engineering and/or Supply Chain (Program) Management would be ideal.
• Basic micro-economical knowledge (profit-loss-mechanisms in Manufacturing/Supply Chain).
• Willingness to be based in Penang.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Goal oriented leader and team player
• "Soft skills" to lead a Cross functional team (direction, motivation, conflict resolution, leading by example)
• Experienced in working in an international / global environment
• Openness to work with distributed teams and different cultures
• Advanced communication skills (orally and in writing)
• Good analytical capabilities to understand complex relations
• Experienced in the usage of Project Management tools
• Experienced in the usage of Product Data Management tools
• Practiced in MS Office tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Malay and English languages (verbally and in writing)

About Us:
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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About the Business Group
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We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.
Our recruitment process
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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. .
About the Team:
Some of our 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

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