Logistics Contract Manager

Logistics Contracts Manager

Job : 136860
Location: Remote Employee US, NH, US

Preferred location – Canada, USA, or Singapore

• Rate Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to secure highly competitive, preferential rates and service level agreements.
• Supplier & Commodity Management: Oversee supplier performance, conduct strategic analysis of markets and pricing, and ensure continuity of supply for complex and diverse commodities.
• Landed Cost Analytics: Calculate total landed costs—including duties, taxes, fuel, and accessorial fees—to support manufacturing, customer, and sales logistics cost modeling, support strategic inventory and purchasing decisions.
• Project Leadership: Manage projects and programs on a multi-functional basis, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements across all functions, using data-driven analysis to resolve issues and standardize processes.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Forecasting and Planning: Align Celestica manufacturing sites' forecast with 3PL capacity commitments to support short- and long-term planning and manufacturing needs.
• Perform bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids.
• Performance Monitoring: Track vendor compliance to SOPs, ensuring on-time delivery and claim-free services from 3PLs.
• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen:
  Proven ability to secure favorable rate agreements, space allocations, and incentive programs with major freight forwarders.
• Global Market Intelligence:
  Deep understanding of global trade lanes, seasonal fluctuations, air cargo capacity trends, and competitor pricing models.
• Strong knowledge of logistics office systems and analytical tools.
• Data Analysis:
  Proficiency in interpreting financial and operational data and using logistics and freight management software.
• Analyzing historical shipping data and sales projections to calculate standard weekly, monthly, and annual baseline volumes for freight and warehousing needs.
• Excel & BI Tools:
  Advanced proficiency in formulas, pivot tables, and Business Intelligence dashboards to synthesize large logistics datasets.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
• Strong ability to work effectively across internal functions to achieve Celestica's goals.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform duties in a normal office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on detailed data.
• Occasional overnight travel required.

$107-147k US Annually. The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

• Minimum 7 years in a commodity management role specializing in logistics and international freight forwarder/3PL rate negotiations.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (commerce or engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.