Manager, Strategic Supply Chain

Req ID: 137567 

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Asia 

Country: China 

State/Province: Shanghai 

City:  Shanghai 

Summary

Celestica enables the world’s best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services.

Our Market Operations SCM team is responsible for supply chain processes and systems design & deployment, flawless product launches, global logistics and broader business execution, including working capital management. Our supplier quality team works with site quality engineering staff to set and monitor consistent supplier quality performance KPI’s, address supplier performance issues, and drive ongoing quality performance improvement.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager - JDM (Joint Design and Manufacturing) to join our global team to lead our strategic sourcing, supplier selection & development, commodity engineering, component engineering and materials cost-reduction initiatives in support of our Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS) segment.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in both customer management, and design for supply chain initiatives. The incumbent will lead the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a successful engagement with Celestica’s product design customers.

Detailed Description

• Supports delivery of projects developed by Celestica’s Global Design Services organization. 

• Provides direction for source selection and ensures proper process implementation.

• Works with the Commodity Management teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.

• Works with the supply chain management process for customers, from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance.

• Quotes and negotiates critical high dollar or strategic commodities, or provides direction to a team of commodity managers.

• Provides support in the analysis of costed customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global customers.  

• Works with Global Design team to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.

• Provides direction to Commodity Management teams on contract negotiations.

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

• Provides leadership and direction with respect to interaction with suppliers. Leads process development and development of commodity strategies. 

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

• Supports projects or programs on a global basis. 

• Ability to interact with employees at all levels including executives and/or major customers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.

• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.

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

• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to resolve complex issues & problems internally and externally

• 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.

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

• Frequent travel to related sites is required (up to 25%)

Physical Demands

Typical Experience

9+ years of relevant experience and previous experience within electronic manufacturing environment.

Typical Education

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or Materials Management), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience

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 (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. 

Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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.