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

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Supply Assurance Lead ensures uninterrupted material availability for new designs transitioning from development to full-scale production while serving as a supply chain interface for customers and internal teams. In this role, you will design flexible, cost-effective supplier networks, manage NPI readiness and inventory planning, and mitigate supply risks to support production schedules. Additionally, you will drive cost-reduction initiatives, lead SCM strategy and customer enquiries, enforce contractual cost recoveries (such as E&O and premium charges), and coach site teams on SIOP and continuous improvement.

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 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.
• Responsible for customer interface from SCM including relationship management and as focal point for all SCM related issues.
• Supports freight & logistics optimization efforts for ensuring favorable rates and cycle times for Celestica and customers.
• Supports new business quotes and ramp for new products as the key corporate stakeholder for the supply chain.
• Collaborates with Customers on SCM strategies and requirements.
• 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.

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 interface with many international sites to establish strong working relationships and cooperation.

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.

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.