Specialist, Product Data

Req ID: 130402 
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City:  Richardson 

General Overview

Functional Area:  Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream:  Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role:  Specialist (SPE)
Job Title:  Specialist, Product Data
Job Code:  SPC-SCM-PRD
Job Level:  Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

The Product Data Specialist acts as a critical link in the product lifecycle, primarily focusing on the accurate management, coordination, and integrity of customer product data. This role is essential for ensuring a seamless transition from customer design data to Celestica’s internal systems, directly impacting manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations, and overall customer satisfaction. The Specialist will serve as a focal point for product data technical issues and drive data quality improvements.

Detailed Description

• Data Management & Integrity: Receive, log, and convert customer product data (e.g., Bills of Materials and preferred supplier lists) into formats used by internal systems.

• Engineering Change Management: Initiate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), updating product data across all relevant systems promptly and accurately.

• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of product data release processes and ensure the overall quality and compliance of all product data.

• Data Resolution: Work with internal cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations) and external customers to investigate and resolve complex data integrity issues.

• Coordination & Release: Act as the focal point for all product data-related technical issues. Disseminate notifications regarding data readiness and distribute finalized data as appropriate.

• System Knowledge: Utilize various databases and business applications (including ERP and document control systems) to perform tasks with speed and a high degree of accuracy.

• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior Product Data Administration positions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the manufacturing process and ISO 9001/9002 requirements.

• High proficiency in data entry with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Competence in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and relevant business applications/databases (e.g., ERP, PLM systems).

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and manage a variety of tasks under frequent and ongoing interruptions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with diverse internal and external customers.

• Strong organizational and filing skills for both hard copy and electronic information.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this role are generally light and characteristic of an office-based position, with occasional exposure to the manufacturing floor.

• Sustained Concentration: Duties require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor, numbers, and other detailed data.

• Repetitive Manual Movements: Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator).

• Environment (Occasional): Duties may be occasionally performed in a manufacturing environment, which could involve intermittent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, and temperature extremes.

Typical Experience

4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience, typically in a product data, data analyst, or supply chain role within a manufacturing or electronics environment.

Typical Education

A Bachelor's degree in a related field is often preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 

Notes

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy 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 – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with t