Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management - A&D

Req ID: 121038 
Remote Position: Yes 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 

General Overview

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

Summary

We are currently seeking a Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management to join our team to be a global supply chain focal point and primary interface with Celestica's global supply chain organization, processes and procedures within the A&D - Aerospace and Defense Market Segment.  This role requires USA Citizenship / USA passport per Export Regulations. This person will have responsibilities for Inventory, Supply Chain continuity and productivity for a defined segment
The successful candidates 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 execution on flawless new product introduction, current production deliveries as well as understanding of future business. 
 

Detailed Description

•    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.
•    Advises 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, SIOP, demand, commitments, non-performing inventory and future process changes/improvements.
•    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. 
•    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.
•    Supports VAVE – Value Creation team to ensure successful proposals and overall project execution.
 

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
•    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 motiv