Job Description
Nokia Network Infrastructure Optical Networks (NI ON) Supply Chain Program Management Team is seeking an experienced in mass production sustaining activities Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) based Pathum, Thailan. In this role you will support the production of the Optical System products at our partner EMS & Vendors mainly located in SE & S Asia . You will work closely with R&D, Product Line managers (PLM), Procurement, Engineering, Compliance Certification & Logistics organizations located in different countries, including India, USA, Canada, Italy, Germany. You are expected to be familiar with a structured Product Life cycle Milestones driven approach from engineering concept stage to mass production in Telcom / High Tech industry.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Program manager Nokia contract manufacturers & OEM vendors regarding mass product.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams through regular meetings to ensure mass production shipment scheduling.
- Represent Supply Chain Program Management (SC PM) with other Nokia organizations like R&D, PLM, Procurement, Product Engineering, EMS Mgmt, Logistics etc.
- Serve as First level escalation point to resolve timely delivery of production output due to capacity & technical issues.
- Drives ongoing product cost analysis, cost reduction projects in support of product cost targets.
- Drives BOM reviews and pursues Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies via 2nd sourcing, buffer stock proposal, Long Lead Item procurement etc.
- Prepare & present relevant and necessary content in the prescribed format for product life cycle milestone reviews & approvals, sync'up meetings.
- Resolve operational issues out of production runs in cross-functional teams (Product Engineering, Test Engineering, R&D, PLM, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing).
- Works to ensure all change activity (ECN, variances, deviations, Special Build Requests) is implemented accurately and effectively to support the program schedule.
- Lead project plans related to Product Transfers between different EMS partners and / or between Internal factory to EMS partner.
- Special projects assigned by Management.
Key Skills And Experience
You have:
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years experience.
- Prefer education majors to be in Engineering, Supply Chain / Business Operations, Management but others will be considered with relevant experience.
- Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing operations roles & responsibilities in New Product Introduction of an Optical / Electro mechanical Hardware product following a structured phase gate review process.
- Knowledge of Project planning, Engineering drawings, manufacturing Bill Of Material (BOM) & Change management carried out in a Product Data Management (PDM) software, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Purchasing, Product costing.
- Advanced understanding of electronic and optical manufacturing process with a general understanding of electronic and optical test process, electronical, optical and mechanical components as well as Telecommunication systems and technologies.
- Understanding of Quality Management Requirements (TL9000, ISO9000) applicable to Manufacturing & Compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to be present near to our production factory
About Us
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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
