Customer Quote Consultant

Summary

Provide product cost and pricing support for new and current products. Applies expertise in more than one area of specialization. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of various factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of team. Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolve conflicts in an effective manner. Sound decisions are required to achieve the sites / major function's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Will lead a multi-functional work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or will provide advice and guidance in area of specialty as required. May determine new methods and procedures. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Interacts with and influences management and/or customers on significant issues.

Detailed Description

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

• Facilitates the implementation of Celestica approved cost models at all sites as appropriate.
• Individuals are required to be expert on the workings of the model and able to develop and deliver training as required.
• Ensures that consistent costing and pricing practices are used worldwide for same/similar customers.
• Need support the new quote and re-pricing processes to develop a response that will be both competitive and profitable.
• The individual will be required to understand and communicate relative cost differences at sites and the operational and financial drivers of those differences.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Celestica’s finance including strategic policies and objectives.
• Strong understanding of global business environment and Customers business, organization, products and processes.
• Expert knowledge of office systems and analytical tools
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

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

Typical Experience

• Eight plus years of experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education experience 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.