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Celestica · 21 hours ago

Director, Customer Supply Chain

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$143K/yr - $195K/yr

12+ years exp

Celestica is a leading company in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. The Director, Customer Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing inventory, supply chain continuity, and productivity while interfacing with customers to implement effective supply chain strategies.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for all customers in a defined global segment

Work closely with Customer to define and implement a supply chain strategy that provides the lowest TCOO

Interfaces with cross functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans

Advices the supply chain management process 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 our 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 with respect to interaction with suppliers 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 specialised 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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementCustomer ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsImport/Export KnowledgeLogistics ManagementProblem ResolutionCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

A minimum of 12 years experience in SCM, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

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 EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes

An understanding to 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 the 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 & 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

Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, associations and other companies for benchmarking and networking