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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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JIHAN SALAHUDDIN

JIHAN SALAHUDDIN

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished Business Process/ERP Transformation Manager - Order to Cash with a proven track record of driving significant process improvements and operational efficiency at Nokia Solutions & Networks. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams through complex SAP deployment projects, enhancing global supply chain operations, and delivering measurable results. Adept at fostering collaboration and ensuring attention to detail in project execution, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience in change management and process optimization within the Telecommunication's industry, I have successfully innovated processes that positively impacted profit margins, operational efficiency, and quality. Known for an outgoing personality and the ability to engage stakeholders, I excel in promoting new methodologies and driving business transformation.


Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technology, driving process automation, system integration, and finance transformation through digital platforms. Skilled in agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, and change management—ensuring scalable adoption of new tools and workflows. Strong communicator with a collaborative style and a track record of influencing across global teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Process Owner - NgERP SAP Commerce Cloud

Nokia
08.2022 - Current

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles: Agile, Scrum, Kanban
  • Familiar with frontend/backend technologies, APIs, and cloud platforms
  • Effective collaboration with engineering and development teams

Product & Market Skills

  • Full product lifecycle management from concept to post-launch
  • Market research and competitive analysis experience
  • Defining product strategy, vision, and roadmap
  • Practical understanding of UX principles and UI design

Analytical Skills

  • Proficient in Excel, SQL, Google Analytics, and Mixpanel
  • Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs, OKRs)
  • Skilled in making data-driven decisions based on business insights

Communication Skills

  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication across all levels
  • Ability to articulate and advocate product vision and strategy
  • Strong influencing and stakeholder management abilities

Project & Time Management

  • Experience prioritizing features based on user and business needs
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Familiar with Jira, Confluence, Azure for workflow tracking

Customer-Centricity

  • Empathetic listener with focus on user needs and challenges
  • Conducting user research, interviews, and usability testing
  • Translating customer insights into actionable product requirements

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

  • Understanding of market dynamics, monetization, and business models
  • Ability to align product initiatives with strategic company goals
  • Track record of identifying growth opportunities and driving innovation

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Leading cross-functional teams (engineers, sales, design, finance)
  • Driving alignment across departments and managing conflicts constructively
  • Fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture

Order to Cash Business Deployment Manager

Nokia
01.2014 - Current

Core Responsibilities:

  • Drove global and MEA-wide deployment projects involving tools rollout, outsourcing strategies, and business transformation.
  • Led Green Belt quality projects and executed process improvement initiatives targeting delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented End-to-End Mode of Operation (E2E MOO) to enhance delivery performance, cost control, and asset utilization.
  • Managed deployment and integration of global order management workflows, ensuring consistency across regions.
  • Built local logistics competencies to support customer projects and improve last-mile execution.
  • Designed and delivered training plans and competence development programs for cross-functional teams.

Process & Quality Management:

  • Conducted gap analysis to identify inefficiencies and led stakeholder collaborations to implement sustainable solutions.
  • Developed and monitored KPIs related to quality, process adherence, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Evaluated customer satisfaction surveys, drove performance improvement actions, and managed recurring issue resolutions (including 8D reports).
  • Gained deep expertise in end-to-end Quote-to-Cash supply chain processes, conducting process audits and quality reviews.

Digital Transformation & Change Management:

  • Led automation and digitalization projects under the Next Gen ERP program (including SAP rollouts).
  • Oversaw change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during ERP implementation and process shifts.
  • Proactively tracked emerging trends in deployment management, adapting strategies to maintain operational agility and competitive edge.

Business Process & Tools Concept Manager

Nokia
01.2009 - 12.2013

Logistics Coordinator/SAP Key User

Nokia
01.2006 - 12.2008

Logistics Customer Service Executive - Express Logistics Center

DHL Express
01.2004 - 12.2006

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Aalto University
01.2020

Bachelors in Commerce - IT

Mahatma Gandhi
01.2003

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analysis
  • System Architecture
  • Process Analysis & Automation
  • Process Mapping
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Purple Belt, Nokia
  • Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt, Nokia
  • Project Management Methodology Trainings, Nokia
  • Dangerous Goods Acceptance Course, Emirates Aviation College
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application, LCC, India

Accomplishments

  • Expertise in refining processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Proficient in analyzing data and generating insightful reports.
  • Skilled in managing and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Experienced in assessing change impacts and conducting training sessions.
  • Knowledgeable in ensuring compliance and managing risks.
  • Competent in executing global logistics and supply chain models.
  • Proficient in managing the entire order to cash process, including pre-sales.
  • Experienced in managing logistics operations, including imports, exports, 3PL operations, shipping, and clearance.
  • Skilled in overseeing warehouse operations and last-mile logistics.
  • Expertise in improving supply chain management processes.
  • Experienced in designing and testing order to cash processes.
  • Supported Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects to drive revenue generation and cost-saving initiatives.

Timeline

Business Process Owner - NgERP SAP Commerce Cloud

Nokia
08.2022 - Current

Order to Cash Business Deployment Manager

Nokia
01.2014 - Current

Business Process & Tools Concept Manager

Nokia
01.2009 - 12.2013

Logistics Coordinator/SAP Key User

Nokia
01.2006 - 12.2008

Logistics Customer Service Executive - Express Logistics Center

DHL Express
01.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelors in Commerce - IT

Mahatma Gandhi

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Aalto University
JIHAN SALAHUDDIN