Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people?s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you?ll be part of

Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).

An exciting opportunity to work in the ever-changing Telecommunication Industry. As a member of Global Distribution Network Leadership team for the Mobile Networks business group you will lead our Packaging & Identifications Solutions team. Team objectives are to deliver in an environment where openness, trust and autonomy are encouraged. Your team will have responsibility for the design of primary packaging for the Nokia manufactured products and tertiary packaging for all shipments from our 5 global distribution centres. Sustainability is a key focus area as we seek to reduce Nokia?s environmental impact. You will lead a team with approx.10 team members located in multiple locations globally.

What you will learn and contribute to

As Head of Packaging & Identification Solutions, you will manage Nokia global Packaging & Identification Solutions both operationally and financially. You will lead a global team, driving for excellence in operations.

In this role you will:

• Be the leader of the global Packaging & Identification Solutions team, ensuring Nokia has the best packaging design and identification solutions to meet the needs of customers at optimal quality and cost (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary)

• Manage people of global team responsible for individual functions such as packaging design, materials, dangerous goods, identification solutions etc.

• Manage performance of the individual operations, ensuring customer expectations are met

• Manage finance, ensuring budgets and financial targets are achieved

• Manage supplier and leadership of packaging and identification solutions providers within our network

• Deliver efficiencies via packaging and transportation shipment optimization and cost reduction programs

• Continuous optimization of the Packing Material process and operations

• Leader global initiatives to identify and utilize smart, environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging solutions

  
  

Your skills and experience

You must have:

• Strategic vision

• Significant experience in leading the design and management of Packaging and Identification Solutions teams;

• Experience in leading distributed global teams;

• Strong Continuous Improvement mindset;

• Strong drive for customer satisfaction, quality and productivity;

• Excellent communication skills;

  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Lean / Kaizen mindset and knowledge;

  
  

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World?s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg

• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia?s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.