10 - Processes & Applications Manager 2

General Overview

Functional Area:    SCM - Supply Chain Management        
Career Stream:   PAP - Processes and Applications        
Role:    Manager 2             
Job Title:    Processes & Applications Manager 2        
Job Code:    MG2-SCM-PROC        
Band:    Level 10              
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate team leaders and professional employees performing diverse roles. This includes establishing three to five year plans/objectives, and developing policies for the function/unit. Accountable for dept results and for activities or projects involving multi-functional teams. Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and sets goals to achieve objectives. Establishes and recommends changes to policies. Develops or assists in the development of department budgets and goals. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Provides direct supervision to others, or indirect through subordinate supervisors, and coordinates the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. Makes hiring and firing decisions. Reviews employees performance and recommends employee compensation; coaches for improved performance and disciplines as necessary. Provides final approval for subordinate managers/supervisors salary and performance recommendations. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups; interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.

Detailed Description

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

• Sets and implements strategic direction in SCM by design, development, implementation and maintenance of SCM applications, processes and training across a site(s) to support business and customer requirements.
• Leads establishment of IT infrastructure to support Celesticas / Customers supply chain.
• Ensures robust and cost effective IT infrastructure for SCM operations.
• Manages, leads, and develops a group of SCM employees.
• Establishes performance metrics and drives continuous improvement of SCM processes.
• Develops and manages budgets for SCM applications including hardware, software, and maintenance in cooperation with local IT and SCM leadership.
• Participates in setting strategic direction and provide support to region for SCM applications through participation in global SCM council.
• Works with other regions to ensure consistent SCM applications direction.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Broad understanding of global business environment and customers’ business.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes and integrated ERP applications.
• Working knowledge of e-Business processes, applications and system integration.
• Strong cross-functional project and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability resolve very complex process and systems issues across sites and with the Customer.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.

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

Typical Experience

• Seven to ten years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT or Materials Management 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.