Job Description
Nokia is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Materials Planner Buyer to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing the flow of materials and products, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery, and managing supplier relationships to support our global operations.
As the primary interface between order fulfillment and the factory & contract manufacturers, compelling communication skills are critical to this function. Coordinating tasks and managing cross-functional teams are also critical
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Inventory & Supply Continuity: Optimize inventory levels, resolve supply disruptions, and ensure material availability.
- Supplier Management: Execute purchasing activities and support supplier performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Operations Planning: Coordinate global material flows, analyze forecasts and schedules, and monitor key logistics KPIs.
- Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to trade regulations and contribute to continuous improvement of logistics and warehousing processes.
- Day to day operational contacts with the suppliers (follow up of the deliveries, setting priorities, joining the weekly calls).
- Lead production meetings with suppliers to ensure production goals are obtained
- Resolve PO variances and three-way match audit and invoice issues
- Interface with order fulfillment to determine proper customer priorities and allocate supply appropriate to orders.
Key Skills And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in logistics planning, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within a global manufacturing or technology environment.
- Strong understanding of logistics principles, international trade, and customs regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
