Supply Chain Manager

Req ID: 122813 
Remote Position: No
Region: Europe 
Country: Ireland 
State/Province: Galway 
City:  Galway 

Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking new Supply Chain Manager to support our industrial and Medical Device projects. This involves building and delivering a fully automated production line. See the job description below

Celestica is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Position Details:

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management

Career Framework Title: Supply Chain Manager

External Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job Level: Level 10

Direct/Indirect: Indirect

Who we are and what we do?

At Celestica, we enable the world's best brands. We build trusted relationships and solve complex technology challenges to help our customers realize greater value, potential and outcomes. We are a leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions that brings global expertise at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. With talented teams across North America, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

A career at Celestica is only for those who want to do something extraordinary with a meaningful purpose: imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

By Joining Celestica Galway (Ireland) as a Supply Chain Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with an incredible team taking on the fantastic challenge of becoming a key member of the health-tech and industrial sectors.

Your next challenge will be…

Lead the Supply Chain Team in line with company objectives and reporting to the General Manager. The SCM will be responsible for the management of material supply lines to support Revenue and Inventory plans throughout the full product life cycle from new product introduction to end of life retirement.

The SCM will interface directly with both Suppliers and Customer developing partnerships and acting as the focal point for all SCM related issues.

The SCM will provide leadership in the development of strategies to provide optimum flexibility with minimum investment while complimenting the Global Supply Chain strategic plan.

Your day- to-day activities will include…

Leadership

• Leading the development of supply chain strategy for the Galway site in line with global/corporate guidelines.

• Overseeing the design, development, integration and maintenance of Supply Chain (SC) systems, tools, processes and training at the site.

• Compiling and reporting Key Process Indicators (KPIs) for the SC function to local and global partners including Business control processes.

• Driving continuous improvements of on-site Supply Chain Management (SCM) function through interactions with local stakeholders, Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Supply Chain organisations.
• Working to identify and implement cost saving measures contributing to site wide spend management initiatives.

• Leading efforts to reduce material, warehousing and freight costs.

• Managing directly a group of SCM employees including Master Scheduler, Planners, Buyers and Inventory Analyst.

• Being responsible for employee training, performance, measurement, development, motivation and recognition within the Supply Chain Team.

Planning

• Supervising generation of the master schedule, ensuring customer forecasts are converted into material and resource plans compatible with Global SC strategies.

• Developing materials supply schedule to support revenue and inventory objectives.

Purchasing

• Maintaining overall responsibility for the material procurement function, leveraging a remote Global Purchasing Function for back office transactional activity.

• Developing relationships with Supply Base.

• Ensuring continuous material supply and on-time delivery, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and achieving challenging targets of Inventory turns.

Logistics

• Managing relationship with external Freight Carriers, Customs Brokers and third party logistics partners.

• Reviewing service providers in context of quality, price and performance.

• Being responsible for import logistics including carrier contract negotiations and premiums, as well as importing Customs clearance.

• Ensuring compliance on all Customs regulations and laws.

• Supervising escalation programs related to Customs and Freight.

Inventory

• Developing and executing inventory management strategy including forecast analysis, stock inventory reporting and action plan assessment.

• Driving continuous improvement to minimize inventory holding costs and providing necessary management analysis and reporting.

• Providing guidance and direction to business units to achieve site inventory financial results.

• Being responsible for annual physical inventory, Excess and Obsolete management and disposition of scrap material.

• Developing, implementing, tracking, and reporting inventory results for Celestica global teams.

Warehousing

• Managing the warehouse and material handling for all site business units, 24x7, while maintaining appropriate level of security including responsibility for third party warehousing.

• Managing pack out and shipping operations ensuring export customs compliance to all applicable regulations and laws.

What do we offer?

• Market-competitive total rewards with an attractive bonus scheme.

• Training and development opportunities, with us the sky is the limit!

• The opportunity to innovate, learn, mentor others and work toward your own vision of career success.

• An environment with a strong sustainability ethos and opportunities to give back to the community.

What do we expect from you?

• 8- 10 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role with a minimum of 2+ years at Supply Chain Manager level.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and expert SAP skills essential.

• Experience in multinational environment.

• Experience in medical device manufacturing processes.

• Experience in Electronics industry and Supply base desirable.

• Ability to manage Inventory of considerable value.  

• Excellent reporting and analytical skills.

What are we looking for?

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

• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.

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

• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills.

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

• An ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.

• Strong leadership, problem solving and motivational skills.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential? Join us now!

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.