Celestica Inc. | 12

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Location: Hong Kong, HK, HK

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role: Director 1 (DR1)
Job Title: Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management 1
Job Code: DR1-SCM-SSCM
Job Level: Level 12
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

• 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 Ownership (TCOO).
• Interfaces with cross-functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.
• Advises on the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance.
• 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.
• Maintains regular communication with customers regarding demand, commitments, non-performing inventory, and future process changes/improvements.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to all supporting managers and employees performing specialized roles in several major functions or departments.
• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives, with 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.
• Interfaces with customers at the supply chain level, regularly interacting with executives and/or major customers.
• Collaborates with customers on proposals, expedites and premiums, and manages risks/liabilities for CLS.
• Supports excess and obsolete claims, shortage management, and follow-up escalations with customers for resolutions.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials, and processes.
• Understands the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment.
• Holds strong knowledge in all areas of import/export, regulatory, and logistics management.
• Exhibits excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem resolution skills, with a thorough understanding of all considerations for a robust TCOO model.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with all levels in an organization.
• Possesses strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to resolve complex issues and 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.
• Maintains external contacts with consultants, associations, and other companies for benchmarking and networking.
• Works effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator) are frequently required.
• All duties are performed within local existing Health and Safety guidelines.
• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment or remote office.
• Significant travel (25%-50%) is likely between customer and Celestica locations.

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

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business or Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and experience with 12+ years of relevant experience.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status. 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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.