Supply Specialist
Nokia
India
Posted on Dec 1, 2025
As a Material Availability Specialist, you will optimize inbound material logistics to ensure timely supply for our factories and hubs. Your responsibilities include managing inventories, executing order fulfillment, and supporting internal and external procurement forecasting. You will analyze data to address material shortages, lead time management, and drive effective supplier communication. With a focus on inventory optimization techniques and problem-solving methods, you will contribute to team success while working within established parameters. Leveraging your experience in SAP ERP MM and Excel, you will play a crucial role in streamlining operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
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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
As a Material Availability Specialist, you will optimize inbound material logistics to ensure timely supply for our factories and hubs. Your responsibilities include managing inventories, executing order fulfillment, and supporting internal and external procurement forecasting. You will analyze data to address material shortages, lead time management, and drive effective supplier communication. With a focus on inventory optimization techniques and problem-solving methods, you will contribute to team success while working within established parameters. Leveraging your experience in SAP ERP MM and Excel, you will play a crucial role in streamlining operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Must-Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering with 1.5 to 2 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, inbound SCM or materials management.
- Proficiency with SAP ERP MM module.
- Experience with inventory optimization techniques.
- Exceptions Management (Like GR-IR, receipt or other statutory documents discrepancy) in Source to Pay processing.
- Good in working with Multiple stakeholders and ensure appropriate level of communication.
- Basic discipline to manage E-mails, Notifications from IT Tools supporting MM process on time and without escalations to higher level.
- Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
Nice-To-Have:
- Analytical skills, Basic exposure to Lean process techniques.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, word and PowerPoint.
- Electronic components or Electro mech parts purchasing knowledge
- Basics of working with Business analytics tools like PBI.
- Ensure timely inbound material availability while optimizing logistics costs.
- Execute and manage orders, collaborating on forecasts with internal and external suppliers.
- Monitor and manage material shortages and lead times effectively.
- Oversee inventory management, including stock level reviews and excess/obsolete inventory reporting.
- Maintain procurement data to support operational efficiency.
- Implement inbound logistics strategies as per the established roadmap.
- Analyze data to identify solutions, making informed decisions to resolve common issues.
- Assist with first-level supplier management and lead supplier communications independently.