Strategic Supply Chain Director (Individual Contributor / Optical Transceivers)
Date: Oct 11, 2024
Req
Remote Position:
Hybrid
Region:
Asia
Country:
Singapore
State/Province:
Woodlands
Company Overview
Our Global Supply Chain operates as a unified virtual system with our customers and suppliers by acting as seamless extensions of their operations. We offer customized, flexible and integrated supply chain solutions, supported by a global technology platform and a dedicated, market-focused team.
Role Overview
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.
Detailed Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.
Role Requirements
• 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 of the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment.
• Supply chain optics experience is desired, ideally experience in managing optics transceivers business.
• 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.
• Regular travel to China and Thailand is required (20% – 30%).
Other Info
• Work Location:
35 Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 3 Woodlands Ave 5 Singapore 739257
• Working Days /
Hours:
8am to 5.30pm / 8.30am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)
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…
Location: , , SG
Offer Expires: 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Salary: 125000 – 150000
Job Posting Language: en
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