The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans for Nokia's Fixed Networks portfolio, primarily focusing on Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) and WiFi Beacon products. The role ensures customer demand requirements are met while balancing inventory, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and overall business objectives.
Working closely with Demand Planning, Procurement, Product Management, Logistics, and external JDM/ODM manufacturing partners, the Supply Planner drives operational readiness, manages material constraints, monitors factory performance, and supports product lifecycle activities from ramp-up through End of Life (EOL). The position plays a key role in maintaining supply continuity, optimizing inventory, minimizing excess and obsolete materials, and ensuring on-time customer deliveries in a dynamic global supply chain environment.
Responsibilities- Drive manufacturing operational readiness in the JDM/ODM factory leveraging partner resources as well as ongoing efficiency and improvement across factories from ramp-up to EOL (End Of Life)
- Lead cross-functional teams within Nokia and with partners to ensure on time delivery
- Materials shortage review with external partners and Nokia relevant stakeholders
- Lead regular meetings to communicate plans with cross-functional operations and demand planning. Adapt plans based on changing customer demand
- Work with JDM/ODM partners to ensure performance goals for Quality, Turn Around Time and Throughput are met or exceeded from ramp-up to EOL (End Of Life)
- Manage inventory, Review E&O (Excess & Obsolete) inventory raised by suppliers, minimize E&O liability via reuse, resell and rebalance between different suppliers
You have:
Education Background
- Bachelor's degree or above, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain and other relevant majors
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years relevant working experience
- Strong experience and knowledge of Demand Planning/Supply and factory Materials Management is a MUST
- Experience in working with multinational teams, cross-functional teams, internal & external teams
- Experience in electronics/ consumer hardware/Telecom with EMS/JDM/ODM suppliers
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
MUST be able to speak Mandarin - writing is an added advantage
About Us
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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- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Operations Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Strong experience and knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, and factory materials management
- Experience working with multinational, cross-functional, internal, and external teams
- Experience in electronics, consumer hardware, or telecommunications with EMS, JDM, or ODM suppliers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good English communication skills
- Ability to deliver commitments and work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Mandarin speaking ability
- Mandarin writing ability
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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