Job Description

Nokia is looking for detailed oriented Procurement Inventory Manager to manage supply and inventory with contract manufacturers. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end process for excess and obsolete(E&O) inventory validation, monitoring, and mitigation as well as manage buy/sell component transactions. Candidate must have advanced SAP proficiency to process purchase requisitions, place Purchase Orders(PO)s, ensure stock accuracy, and complete component buy/sell transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a complex manufacturing environment such as Fabrinet, Jabil, Sanmina, Foxconn or Flextronics. This role will be located either in Thailand or Malaysia close to our CM locations.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Inventory management: work with CMs to set component safety stock buffers; mitigate excess inventory with 3rd party brokers
Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Management: Track, validate CM E&O claims, monitor trends and process related PR/POs
Requisition to order: Gather necessary approvals, generate purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders(POs) in SAP system
Supplier management: Build and maintain close relationships with contract manufacturer teams. Understand demand changes and impact on CM inventory. Review CM submitted inventory related charges and Purchase Price Variance(PPV).
Cross functional Collaborations: Partner with finance, planning, procurement, logistics, quality and engineering teams to resolve any issues impacting supply, invoice and inventory

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

Experience: 5 years of experience in procurement or inventory management within high tech, optical manufacturing, semiconductor or electronics device industries
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business or related technical fields
Skills:

Proficiency in SAP system
Analytical skills: strong ability to analyse demand volatility, inventory trends and financial cost drivers like PPV (purchase price variance), Expert Excel users and must have Microsoft PBI dashboard building capability
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for managing supplier relationships and collaborate across multiple internal teams
Ability to work with culturally diverse and geographically distributed teams in different time zones
Enjoys problem solving and process improvements

It would be nice if you also had:

Understanding or experience of optical equipment assembly and manufacturing a plus
Preferably bilingual in English and Thai

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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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.

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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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