Sr. Specialist - Strategic Planning & Buying

Job Title: Buying/Planning Advisor

Company: Celestica International LP

Location: Richardson, Texas, USA

Band: Level 09

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

The Sr. Specialist – Strategic Planning Buying (internally designated as the Buying and Planning Advisor) represents a full level of specialization within the Supply Chain Planning framework. This pivotal role steps beyond transactional routines to directly design, control, and advance the unified buying and planning architecture, balancing high‑impact operational visibility with system modernization.

65% Core Operations & Root Cause Analysis

35% Strategic Initiatives & SAP Projects

• Develop medium‑to‑long‑range collaborative material and capacity forecasts.
• Build and embed enterprise Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) workflows.
• Partner with Commodity Management to align localized purchasing with global corporate contracts.
• Formulate multi‑layered risk mitigation plans to secure supply network continuity.

• Act as the key pipeline interface between Supply Chain Planning and the IT department for system enhancements.
• Develop, map, and document refined technical workflows between functional groups.
• Eliminate manual processing steps to unlock systemic SAP usage adoption, automation, and scale.
• Perform methodical data root‑cause analysis to resolve operational bottlenecks.

• Planning Metrics & Analytics:
  Establish, evaluate, and monitor critical planning data thresholds, including Purchase Requisition (PR) Accuracy Rates, First‑Time Match Rates, and Requisition Cancellation Rates.
• Supplier Performance Management:
  Identify and manage supplier compliance criteria according to contracted splits and lead‑time performance criteria.
• SAP Master Data Architecture:
  Audit and maintain core SAP planning parameters systematically.
• Multi‑Tier Visibility:
  Ensure strategic capacity alignment and transparent forecast communications with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.
• Engineering Change Integration:
  Partner with local site engineering and operations teams to develop and track cut‑over parameters to new part revisions.
• Production Readiness Validation:
  Validate Clear‑to‑Build (CTB) data accuracy, formulating permanent structural resolutions.
• Executive Performance Reviews:
  Conduct formal bi‑annual business reviews with critical strategic suppliers using balanced performance scorecards.

• Domain Expertise:
  Broad knowledge of advanced electronic manufacturing environments, electronic components, operational materials, and build flows.
• Strategic Agility:
  Fast learner with sharp knowledge of global supply‑chain models.
• SAP and Rapid Response Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of IT concepts and advanced SAP planning modules.
• Professional Capabilities:
  Excellent analytical capabilities, negotiation acumen, and structured problem‑resolution skills.
• Leadership & Communication:
  Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Duties performed in a normal office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on computer monitor or detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (data entry, mouse use, calculator use).

• Six to eight years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the percent of time identified may change at any time.

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.