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Req ID: 123344

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Asia

Country: Hong Kong

State/Province: Hong Kong

City: Hong Kong

Summary

We are currently seeking a Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management to join our team to be a global customer focal point for supply chain. This person will have responsibilities for flawless new product introduction, inventory, supply chain continuity and productivity in support of a set of customers in our Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS) segment.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in both customer management and execution of both strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives. The incumbent will lead/coordinate the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a successful engagement with Celestica’s customers.

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Detailed Description

• Maintains responsibility for one or more strategic global customers

• 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 material costs to support customer quotations, and quarterly production pricing updates for global customers.

• Provides direction for component source selection, leads the evaluation of supply risk, and ensures a robust supply chain strategy is in place for all critical components

• Provides leadership and direction with respect to interaction with suppliers, including supplier managed inventory (SMI) programs, and other key business terms.

• Leads the Commodity Management teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.

• Supports quarterly business reviews with customers, and with senior management at key/strategic suppliers.

• Interfaces with cross functional teams to support customer focused initiatives, and to ensure account targets are met. Collaborates with manufacturing site and customers to resolve issues.

• Has regular communication with the customers related to demand, forecast consumption, sourcing strategies, supply flexibility and future process changes / improvements.

• Supports customer claims related material, including excess & obsolete inventory, premiums and material quality.

• Drives Celestica’s execution to customer demand, including shortage management and the coordination of critical escalations.

• 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.

• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes

• An understanding to the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment

• Supply chain optics experience is desired, ideally experience in managing transceivers

• 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

• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives

Physical Demands

• 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.

• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment or remote office

Typical Experience

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

Typical Education

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

Notes

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Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.