Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management 1

General Overview

Functional Area:  Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream:  Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role:  Director 1 (DR1)
Job Title:  Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management 1
Job Code:  DR1-SCM-SSCM
Job Level:  Level 12    
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

We are currently seeking a Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management to join our team to be a global supply chain focal point and primary interface with Celestica's global supply chain organization, processes and procedures. This person will have responsibilities for Inventory, Supply Chain continuity and productivity for a defined segment

The successful candidates will have significant experience in both customer management and execution of both strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives. The incumbent 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 (Smart Energy)
• 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 skills

• Thorough 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

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