Supply Chain Project Manager

Nokia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager in Malaysia to lead complex industrialization, product changes and lifecycle projects within Fixed Networks. You will represent Supply Chain in cross-functional teams and drive alignment across R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Quality and manufacturing partners.

The role requires strong business understanding, the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve complex issues with limited supervision. Fluency in English and Mandarin is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Extensive experience in supply chain project management and product industrialization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of R&D, testing, SMT/assembly operations and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with EMS/manufacturing partners and supplier-facing industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supply chain industrialization and lifecycle projects, including new product introductions and significant product changes.
• Act as the Supply Chain representative in cross-functional project teams and governance forums.
• Develop and own supply chain implementation plans balancing schedule, cost, quality, and resources.
• Monitor project performance against financial and operational KPIs and report status to management.
• Drive improvements in supply chain processes, tools and ways of working.
• Coordinate project resources and mentor colleagues and teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Mandarin

Education

Engineering/Telecom/SCM degree

Tools

ENOVIA PLM

SAP

ALPIM

Blue Planet

Job description

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Project Manager (SCPM) at Nokia, you will lead complex supply chain industrialization, product change and lifecycle projects within Fixed Networks.

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Project Manager (SCPM) at Nokia, you will lead complex supply chain industrialization, product change and lifecycle projects within Fixed Networks. You will represent Supply Chain in cross-functional teams and decision-making forums and lead alignment across R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Quality and manufacturing partners. You will ensure that supply chain implementation supports project objectives, operational and financial targets, and customer delivery commitments. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong business understanding and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and resolve complex issues with limited supervision.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead complex industrialization and lifecycle supply chain projects, including new product introductions, significant product changes and product transfers.
• Act as the Supply Chain representative in cross-functional project teams and relevant governance forums, including the Change Screening Board (CSB) and Maintenance Project Core Team (PCT).
• Lead cross-functional alignment across R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Data Management and manufacturing partners.
• Develop and own supply chain implementation plans, balancing schedule, cost, quality, resources, revenue targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Lead complex engineering and supply chain changes, ensuring appropriate cross-functional evaluation, decision-making and implementation at manufacturing and supplier sites.
• Lead resolution of significant technical, manufacturing, material and quality issues requiring cross-functional or supplier alignment.
• Support R&D and Procurement in validating and implementing new component sources for active products.
• Conduct thorough project and supply chain risk management, identifying mitigation strategies and driving closure of critical risks and issues.
• Monitor project performance against relevant financial and operational KPIs and communicate project status, risks, business impact and recommendations to management.
• Use advanced analytical and root-cause problem-solving approaches to address complex or non-routine issues.
• Drive improvements in supply chain processes, systems, tools and ways of working.
• Act as a professional advisor and mentor to colleagues, project teams and task forces.
• Where applicable, coordinate project resources and allocation of work within project teams.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong relevant experience in supply chain project management and product industrialization, including ownership of cross-functional projects.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to resolve complex or non-routine problems.
• In-depth understanding of R&D, testing, SMT/assembly operations, material management and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with EMS/manufacturing partners and managing supplier‑facing industrialization or change activities.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with functional leadership.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision, manage ambiguity and make or drive recommendations within your area of responsibility.
• Cross-cultural awareness and a global mindset.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience managing major product lifecycle changes or manufacturing transfers.
• Experience with component‑source changes and supply‑risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of ENOVIA PLM, ALPIM, SAP, Blue Planet or comparable product/master-data systems.
• Relevant graduate‑level education in Engineering, Telecommunications, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

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.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.

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