Logistics Contract Manager

Req ID: 136860

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: New Hampshire

City: Remote Employee US

Logistics Contracts Manager

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management

Career Stream: CMT - Commodity Management

Role: Consultant 1

Job Title: Commodity Management Consultant 1

Job Code: CO1-SCM-COMM

Band: Level 10

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Preferred location – Canada, USA, or Singapore

Celestica is excited to welcome a Global Logistics Contracts Manager to our dynamic team! This pivotal role will be reporting into the Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Senior Manager and responsible to work with Celestica manufacturing sites and the regional logistics management teams to forecast, negotiate, and optimize shipping rates for International Heavyweight Air and Ocean services. The candidate will analyze market trends, negotiate optimal tariffs with 3PL’s and carriers, to build pricing models to minimize freight costs and maximize organizational operational efficiencies. This role focuses on optimizing quality, cost, and delivery through expert negotiation, supplier relationship management, and strategic market analysis.

Detailed Description

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

• Rate Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to secure highly competitive, preferential rates and service level agreements

• Supplier & Commodity Management: Oversee supplier performance, conduct strategic analysis of markets and pricing, and ensure a continuity of supply for complex and diverse commodities.

• Landed Cost Analytics: Calculate total landed costs—including duties, taxes, fuel, and accessorial fees—to support manufacturing, customer, sales logistics cost modelling support strategic inventory and purchasing decisions.

• Project Leadership: Manage projects and programs on a multi-functional basis, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.

• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements across all functions, using data-driven analysis to resolve issues and standardize processes.

• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Forecasting and Planning: Aligning Celestica manufacturing sites forecast with 3PL capacity commitments to support short and long term planning and manufacturing needs

• Performs bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids.

• Performance Monitoring: Track vendor compliance to SOP’s, ensuring on-time delivery, and claim free services from 3PL’s

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to secure favorable rate agreements, space allocations, and incentive programs with major freight forwarders.

• Global Market Intelligence: A deep understanding of global trade lanes, seasonal fluctuations, air cargo capacity trends, and competitor pricing models

• Strong knowledge of Logistics office systems and analytical tools.

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in interpreting financial and operational data and using logistics and freight management software

• Analyzing historical shipping data and sales projections to calculate standard weekly, monthly, and annual baseline volumes for freight and warehousing needs

• Excel & BI Tools: Advanced proficiency in formulas, pivot tables, and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to synthesize large logistics datasets.

• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.

• Strong ability to work effectively across internal functions to achieve Celestica's goals.

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

$107-147k US Annually

Typical Experience

• Minimum 7 years in Commodity Management role specializing in Logistics and International freight forwarder / 3PL rate negotiations.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering), or 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.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.