Manages global supplier collaboration and material availability for memory components. Resolves allocation issues and supply escalations, analyzes supply positions using data and scenario planning, mitigates shortage risks, improves supplier performance, and coordinates with sourcing, materials, data management, manufacturing, and business teams. Presents insights to senior leaders and drives continuous improvement across Nokia’s global supply chain.
As a Supplier Collaboration Manager in NI Strategic Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal supply chain performance for Memories while fostering strong partnerships with global suppliers and internal stakeholders. This position requires leveraging data analytics and scenario planning to address critical supply chain challenges, ensuring timely material availability for manufacturing locations worldwide. Your efforts will directly impact Nokia's ability to meet customer demands and enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will share best practices and implement strategies to optimize costs and mitigate supply risks.
The ideal candidate is proactive, agile, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. You will collaborate extensively within a dynamic team that values innovation and problem-solving.
Responsibilities- Drive proactive supplier collaboration and ensure robust material availability for Memories.
- Foster strong relationships with global memories suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance teamwork and communication.
- Proactively manage material escalations and resolve operational supply chain issues to ensure timely delivery of memories across manufacturing locations.
- Develop solutions to mitigate supply issues and prevent future material shortages.
- Act as a single point of contact to resolve supplier allocation issues, engaging with all NI BDs to ensure allocations address the most pressing business needs
- Utilize analytical tools to assess and optimize the global supply position, addressing market constraints effectively.
- Collaborate extensively with various Sourcing and Supply Chain teams, including Category Management, Materials Management, and Data Management, to gather requirements and deliver comprehensive reports and analyses.
- Drive continuous improvement processes and supplier performance to minimize material shortage risks with preventive actions.
- Share best practices across teams to drive transparency and ensure an optimal memories supply position for Nokia.
- Present findings and strategic insights to diverse audiences, including senior management and cross-functional teams, in a clear and compelling manner.
- Influence stakeholders and build strong, collaborative relationships across internal teams to foster a culture of transparency and data-driven decision-making.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a closely related technical field.
- Proven experience in supplier relationship management and supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in data management and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling, PowerAutomate), Power BI
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure
Strong sense of urgency and business acumen
Nice to have:
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with global supply chain challenges and solutions
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of industry trends and the competitive landscape within the Semiconductor sector, specifically related to Memory components
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