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

• 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.
  
  

• 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).