Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management

Summary

The Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management is a global supply chain focal point and primary interface for Celestica's global supply chain organization, processes and procedures. They will be responsible for Inventory, Supply Chain Continuity, and Productivity for a defined segment and require significant experience in both customer management and execution of both strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives. They will lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a successful execution of flawless new product introduction, current production deliveries, and an understanding of future business.

• Maintains responsibility for all customers in a defined global segment
• Works closely with customers to define and implement a supply chain strategy that provides the lowest total cost of operation (TCOO)
• Interfaces with cross‑functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans
• Advises on supply chain management processes 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 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 regarding interaction with suppliers and development of commodity strategies
• Has regular communication with 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
• 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

• Extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes
• Understanding of 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 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 and problems internally and externally
• Significant multi-tasking and time management skills
• 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…