Buying/Planning Advisor

Celestica•San Jose, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

First full level of specialization; applies expertise in more than one area of specialization. Work is performed within established professional standards, established policy, and/or established objectives. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. May influence others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the sites/major function's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Receives guidance primarily on unique, unusual, or controversial problems or questions. May lead a work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: · The responsibilities span the HPS indirect supply chain including the Supplier, material flow, Planning and internal Customer interface. · Acts as primary contact for the Internal Customer and other Sites that serve the Customer as it relates to material supply strategies. · Advises senior management of process issues, opportunities and recommends action plans. · Provides escalation support for Supplier issues.

Requirements

Knowledge of Celestica's global HPS supply chain including strategies and objectives.
Strong knowledge of IT concepts and systems
Excellent knowledge of advanced planning systems and techniques
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal customers.
Six to eight years relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities span the HPS indirect supply chain including the Supplier, material flow, Planning and internal Customer interface.
Acts as primary contact for the Internal Customer and other Sites that serve the Customer as it relates to material supply strategies.
Advises senior management of process issues, opportunities and recommends action plans.
Provides escalation support for Supplier issues.