Global Supply Planner | SAP & Kinaxis Forecasting

Nokia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure material availability for distribution centers and meet Nokia demand while controlling costs and inventory. You will manage supplier/EMS planning, forecast consolidation, and PO execution, collaborating across functions to keep production flowing.

You'll work with SAP and Kinaxis planning tools, monitor stock levels, and address shortages and deviations with proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required (written and spoken).
• MS Office package proficiency, especially Excel and Outlook; SAP ERP experience (BPP).
• Solid understanding of general supply chain principles (D&SP balance, Inventory, MRP/ERP, Master data).
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt to changes.
• Strong decision-making and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Clear communication with different counterparts and departments.
• Knowledge of Kinaxis RapidResponse as planning tool.

Responsibilities

• Manage consolidation and distribution of forecast to suppliers/EMS and acknowledge supply plan (PO Confirmation Dates and PSP).
• Collect purchase requisitions and trigger creation of purchase orders.
• Interface with suppliers/EMS to ensure PO acknowledgment and planning per requirements.
• Maintain production plan and discuss material shortages and plan deviations.
• Ensure SAP and Kinaxis are fed and updated with PO confirmation dates and PSP signals.
• Ensure inbound material and goods receipt execution.
• Manage PiPo (Phase in/Phase out) under OPM guidance.
• Monitor inventories and rebalancing (FG stock, order book, E&O reporting).
• Monitor procurement and master data conditions with relevant teams for maintenance.
• Manage exceptions (FG invoice clarifications, returns, quality claims).

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

SAP ERP (BPP)

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Supply chain principles

Proactivity & problem solving

Communication

Tools

SAP ERP (BPP)

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Job description

Nokia in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure material availability for distribution centers and meet Nokia demand while controlling costs and inventory. You will manage supplier/EMS planning, forecast consolidation, and PO execution, collaborating across functions to keep production flowing.

You'll work with SAP and Kinaxis planning tools, monitor stock levels, and address shortages and deviations with proactive problem solving.