Lead cost control, supplier management, BOM governance, forecasting, and process improvements. Collaborate with R&D, procurement, and supply chain to drive cost reduction, ensure compliance for tariffs/licenses/royalties, manage multi-source BOM risks, and support shipment planning and execution while building cross-functional partnerships.
As the Business Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our business operations and strategies. Your primary focus will be on cost control and improvement, supplier management, and governing BOM health. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, procurement, and supply chain, to ensure smooth operations and accurate forecasting.
Responsibilities
About the Team
- Manage product costs and publish formal costs to the sales organization, driving operational excellence.
- Collaborate with R&D, procurement, and supply chain teams to drive cost improvement initiatives.
- Ensure smooth operations for new business models by working with cross-functional teams.
- Manage portfolio, trade, and tariff, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
- Handle product licenses and royalty management, ensuring legal and financial compliance.
- Support accurate forecasting, shipment planning, and execution, in collaboration with supply chain partners.
- Govern multi-source BOM health, identifying and mitigating risks related to component availability.
- Develop and implement process improvements, utilizing data analytics for optimization.
- Build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships for successful operations.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance in all operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field with 10+ Years of experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business operations, with a proven track record.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
- Experience in managing complex supply chain operations, including procurement.
- Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to interpret trends and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication skills for building cross-functional partnerships.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to address operational challenges.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks.
- A proactive and results-driven approach to achieving operational excellence.
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
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
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