11 - Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain
Req ID: 139984
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Remote Employee US
Summary
Drive the development of the site customer focused strategies, monitor the team performance and metrics. Incorporate the Logistics vision into all elements of the plan. Recognized subject matter expert on Logistics process, tools and applications. Manage a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans. Contributes to multi-functional, regional or global assignments.
Detailed Description
Provides support to the team on management of materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle for a specific business unit or customer set.
Provides leadership in designing the supplier portion of the materials supply chain to provide optimum flexibility with minimum investment.
Supports the effort to identify and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs.
Supports efforts to reduce material cost and assess/respond to supply risks.
Supports contracts and agreements for supplier chain related sections.
Supports the development of delivery requirements, material plans and short-range capacity plans to meet production schedules and inventory objectives.
Responsible for customer interface from SCM including relationship management and as focal point for all SCM related issues.
Responsible for tracking and driving inventory results by working with SCM Managers, Directors & GMs and customer VP/GMs.
Participates in business process improvements to help achieve inventory targets and maximize return on investment. Works to ensure Celestica is compliant with customs and regulatory laws.
Supports freight & logistics optimization efforts for ensuring favorable rates and cycle times for Celestica and customers.
Directly manages a group of SCM employees including employee training, performance, measurement, development, motivation and recognition.
Establishes department goals/ measurements and manages resources to achieve these goals.
Drives working capital assumptions in the quote process, and later leads SCM optimization efforts to achieve or exceed quoted turns and plan.
Supports new business quotes and ramp for new products as the key corporate stakeholder for the supply chain.
Primary customer interface focal point for SCM requirements and solutions, deployment of systems and processes ensuring customer satisfaction.
Collaborates with Customers on SCM strategies and requirements.
Drives customer engagement on demand planning, demand management & collaboration while improving the process.
Has the ownership of the SCM portion for the customer QBRs, Escalations and driving KPI improvement initiatives.
Leads market teams to optimize working capital performance.
Ensures contractual claims for SCM related costs are recovered (e.g. E&O, premium, NRE).
Leads & helps prepare responses on all SCM customer enquiries.
Coordinates supplier localization projects for customers within Celestica.
Provides direction and support to site teams on SIOP, GAP inventory reviews and Strategic inventory proposals to customers.
Drives supply chain improvement initiatives with sites to support customer and Celestica requirements.
Provides coaching and support for various cross functional teams and provides direction on material pricing & costing, supplier performance, site localization strategies, demand/supply support for customers, supply chain flexibility initiatives and overall supply chain continuous improvement.
Provides leadership oversight for all SCM related matters for customer(s).
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Strong knowledge in all areas of import / export, regulatory and logistics management.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Strong knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities in industry pricing, technology, supply/demand and emerging trends.
Strong knowledge of Celestica's global supply chain including strategic policies and objectives and how they fit in.
Excellent understanding of the global business environment and Customers business, organization, products and processes.
Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
Ability to interface with many international sites to establish strong working relationships and cooperation.
Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space,
Occasional overnight travel up to 25% is required.
Typical Experience
12+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Engineering or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.
