Demand Management | Early Career Program

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Nanjing, Jiangsu, CHN
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We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
Participate in an 18-month early career program with rotations across business functions. Support demand planning, supply analysis, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation within Ericsson’s China Supply team. Use data and digital or AI-enabled tools to identify challenges, improve supply operations, and strengthen customer satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and develop commercial and leadership capabilities.
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About this opportunity:
Ericsson's Early Career Program is an 18-month journey for you who are recently graduated or have up to five years of relevant experience. Through three rotations, including one international and market exposure, you will tackle challenges that matter, work alongside people who expect you to contribute, question, and move things forward.
The Excellerate track is designed to develop future leaders who are motivated by performance, pace, and commercial impact. You'll rotate across Sales, Commercial Management, Strategy, Supply, Finance and more. Working on priorities that directly influence results and learning how different parts of the business connect to create value.
This isn't a programme where you sit on the sidelines. From day one, you're hired into a role, trusted to contribute, supported to grow, and expected to make an impact. Find out more about the Early Career program here .
Your journey within the Early Career Program will start as a Demand Management!
What you will do:
Join Ericsson's CU Mainland China Supply team and work with experienced supply chain professionals to support customer commitments and business growth. You will contribute to demand planning and analysis, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation.
You will use data to understand business challenges, support improvement initiatives, and explore how digital and AI-enabled tools can make supply operations smarter and more efficient. You will collaborate across the organization and help turn insights into practical improvements that strengthen supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
The skills you bring:
We provide a platform, what you contribute and the impact you drive is what matters. To make the most from it, don't wait to be told. Lean in, ask questions, and take responsibility for your work and career. We believe you can challenge us in who we're looking for and believe you have an interest in supply chain operations, demand planning, digitalization, and AI.
In addition, you have:
  • BSc or MSc in Supply Chain Management/Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information Technology, MBA degree, or equivalent
  • Strong analytical skills and basic data analysis capability
  • Curiosity, learning agility, and a self-driven approach
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • A willingness to take initiative, engage stakeholders, and follow through on ideas
  • An interest in digital and AI tools, and in using data to improve how work gets done
  • The ability to dig into details, work through complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills Required

  • BSc or MSc in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Technology, MBA, or equivalent
  • Strong analytical skills and basic data analysis capability
  • Curiosity, learning agility, and a self-driven approach
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to take initiative, engage stakeholders, and follow through on ideas
  • Interest in digital and AI tools and using data to improve work
  • Ability to analyze details, solve complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Recent graduation or up to five years of relevant experience

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and reliable, with multiple medical plan choices, dental/vision, and mental-health/EAP resources. Available descriptions highlight healthcare and disability insurance as consistent strengths.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. materials point to an automatic company 401(k) contribution plus matching that can add up to a notably high employer contribution, and some regions also offer pension options. This structure is often cited as a meaningful component of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are characterized as generous, with sizable vacation allowances, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and strong parental leave in some locations. PTO is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the package.

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Year Founded: 1876

What We Do

Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.

Why Work With Us

Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.

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