Head - Planning & Warehouse

Nokia; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior leader to drive end-to-end Production Planning, capacity management, material flow, and warehouse operations in a high-volume telecom manufacturing setting. You will align demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure seamless execution and on-time shipment, while pushing continuous improvement and working capital optimization.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of high-performing teams across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, or Factory Operations.
• Expertise in S&OP, demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Production Planning

Capacity Planning

Materials Management

Factory Operations

S&OP

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Production Scheduling

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP

Advanced planning tools

Job description

As a key member of the Factory Leadership Team, you will lead end-to-end Production Planning, Factory Capacity Management, Material Flow, and Warehouse Operations within a high-volume 24x7 telecom manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for aligning customer demand, factory capacity, and material availability to ensure seamless production execution and shipment fulfillment. You will drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, inventory performance, and operational resilience. This position plays a critical role in supporting business growth while optimizing working capital, manufacturing efficiency, and customer delivery performance.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline with 20 plus years of experience.
• Proven experience leading Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, or Factory Operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience leveraging data to drive operational decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience within Telecom, Electronics, EMS, or High-Tech Manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP and advanced planning tools.
• Experience driving factory transformation, digitalization, and automation initiatives.