Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2

Req ID: 135959 
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia 
Country: Thailand 
State/Province: Chonburi 
City:  Laem Chabang 

General Overview

Functional Area : Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream : Market Supply Chain (SCM_MSC)
Role : Manager 2
Job Title : Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2
Job Code : MG2-SCM-MSC
Job Level : Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator : Indirect

Summary

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: 

• Provides leadership oversight for all SCM related matters for customer(s).
• 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 direction for source selection and 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 the development of delivery requirements, material plans and short-range capacity plans to meet production schedules and inventory objectives.
• Advises the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance.
• Works cross functionally to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.
• Responsible for customer interface from SCM including relationship management and as focal point for all SCM related issues, strategies and requirements.
• Maintains responsibility for a set of projects jointly developed by Celestica and customers. Deploys systems and processes ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates the response on all SCM customer enquiries.
• 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. Interfaces with cross functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business
• requirements and growth plans.
• Supports working capital assumptions in the quote process, and later leads SCM optimization efforts to achieve or exceed quoted turns and plan.
• Quotes and negotiates critical high dollar or strategic commodities or provides direction to a team of commodity managers.
• Supports freight & logistics optimization efforts for ensuring favorable rates and cycle times for Celestica and customers.
• Drives customer engagement on demand planning, demand management, commitments, non-performing inventory and future process changes /improvements.
• Provides direction and support to site teams on SIOP, GAP inventory reviews and Strategic inventory proposals to customers.

Detailed Description

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of an electro/mechanical manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, demand planning, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
• Knowledge and application of continuous improvement principles including lean, six sigma, 8D, DFM, Kaizen events.
• 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.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.
• Broad knowledge of Celestica’s global supply chain including strategic policies and objectives and how they fit in.
• Good understanding of the global business environment and Customers business, organization, products and processes.
• Ability to interface cross functionally and with many international sites to establish strong working relationships and cooperation.
• Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, associations and other companies for benchmarking and networking.

Physical Demands

Typical Experience

Typical Education

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.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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.