Summary

Detailed Description

• Maintains responsibility for a set of projects developed by Celestica’s Global Design Services organization.
• Provides direction for source selection and ensures proper process implementation.
• Collaborate with Commodity Management function to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.
• Leads the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance.
• Provides leadership 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 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 specialized roles in several major functions or departments.
• Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-national or global basis. Has overall P&L responsibility for site operations or operational accountability for global business units.
• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Has 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 area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 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
• Extensive knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of supply chain management and inventory management.
• Ability to understand the complete supply chain and resolve issues.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills
• 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.
• Able to work effectively cross- functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.
• Regular travel will be required (20%)

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.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• Nine plus years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Engineering or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

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