Logistics Contract Manager

Celestica International LP•Remote Employee US, ON

5d•CA$90,000 - CA$130,000•Remote

About The Position

Celestica is excited to welcome a Global Logistics Contracts Manager to our dynamic team! This pivotal role will be reporting into the Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Senior Manager and responsible to work with Celestica manufacturing sites and the regional logistics management teams to forecast, negotiate, and optimize shipping rates for International Heavyweight Air and Ocean services. The candidate will analyze market trends, negotiate optimal tariffs with 3PL’s and carriers, to build pricing models to minimize freight costs and maximize organizational operational efficiencies. This role focuses on optimizing quality, cost, and delivery through expert negotiation, supplier relationship management, and strategic market analysis.

Requirements

Proven ability to secure favorable rate agreements, space allocations, and incentive programs with major freight forwarders.
A deep understanding of global trade lanes, seasonal fluctuations, air cargo capacity trends, and competitor pricing models
Strong knowledge of Logistics office systems and analytical tools.
Proficiency in interpreting financial and operational data and using logistics and freight management software
Analyzing historical shipping data and sales projections to calculate standard weekly, monthly, and annual baseline volumes for freight and warehousing needs
Advanced proficiency in formulas, pivot tables, and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to synthesize large logistics datasets.
Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
Strong ability to work effectively across internal functions to achieve Celestica's goals.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum 7 years in Commodity Management role specializing in Logistics and International freight forwarder / 3PL rate negotiations.
Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead contract negotiations with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to secure highly competitive, preferential rates and service level agreements
Oversee supplier performance, conduct strategic analysis of markets and pricing, and ensure a continuity of supply for complex and diverse commodities.
Calculate total landed costs—including duties, taxes, fuel, and accessorial fees—to support manufacturing, customer, sales logistics cost modelling support strategic inventory and purchasing decisions.
Manage projects and programs on a multi-functional basis, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
Drive continuous improvements across all functions, using data-driven analysis to resolve issues and standardize processes.
Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.
Aligning Celestica manufacturing sites forecast with 3PL capacity commitments to support short and long term planning and manufacturing needs
Performs bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids.
Track vendor compliance to SOP’s, ensuring on-time delivery, and claim free services from 3PL’s