Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management

Req ID: 136159

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: New Hampshire

City: Remote Employee US

Summary

The Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management is a global supply chain focal point and primary interface for Celestica's global supply chain organization, processes and procedures. They will be responsible for Inventory, Supply Chain Continuity and Productivity for a defined segment and require significant experience in both customer management and execution of both strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives. They will lead/coordinate the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a successful execution on flawless new product introduction, current production deliveries as well as understanding of future business.

Detailed Description

• Maintains responsibility for all customers in a defined global segment

• Work closely with Customer to define and implement a supply chain strategy that provides the lowest TCOO.

• Interfaces with cross functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.

• Advices the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance. ensures all critical high dollar or strategic commodities are correctly quoted by our commodity managers and that they have a robust supply chain strategy in place.

• Provides supply chain leadership in the analysis of customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global customers.

• Works cross functionally to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.

• Provides support to Commodity Management teams on contract negotiations.

• Supports quarterly business reviews with customers, and with senior management at key/strategic suppliers.

• Provides input with respect to interaction with suppliers and development of commodity strategies.

• Has regular communication with the customers related to, demand, commitments, non-performing inventory and future process changes/improvements.

• Provides direct and indirect supervision to all supporting managers and employees performing highly specialised roles in several major functions or departments.

• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. May have overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area.

• Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in the area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives.

• Provides strategic supply chain expertise, support and innovative solutions to internal SCM stakeholders and customers. Has responsibility for supply chain strategy for customers within their market.

• Interfaces with the customer at the supply chain level. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Works to define a supply chain strategy that ensures targets are met (MPS, revenue, inventory), collaborates with sites and customers to resolve issues.

• Collaborates with customers on proposals, expedites and premiums and manages risks/liabilities for CLS, and provides guidance to ensure capacity is installed as needed.

• Supports E&O claims, shortage management and follow up escalations with customers for resolutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes.

• An understanding to the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment

• Strong knowledge in all areas of import/export, regulatory and logistics management

• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skillsThorough understanding of all the considerations for a robust TCOO model

• Ability to work with all levels in an organization

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Able to resolve complex issues & problems internally and externally

• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management

• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of managers and employees.

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

• Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, associations and other companies for benchmarking and networking.

• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.

Physical Demands

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

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

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

• Likely there will be a significant amount of travel 25%-50% between customer and Celestica locations

Typical Experience

A minimum of 12 years experience in SCM, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience with 12+ years of relevant experience

Notes

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.