Manager, Global Planning

Celestica International LP•Bothell, WA

21d•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Global Planning Leader supporting the HPS business. The Manager will drive the development of Global Planning and Inventory strategies, monitor team performance and metrics, and incorporate the Planning and Inventory vision into all elements of the plan. The position involves recognizing subject matter experts on Planning and Inventory process, tools, and applications, and managing a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of strategy deployment plans. This role contributes to multi-functional, regional, or global assignments. Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands by partnering with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica provides global expertise and insight at every stage of product development, from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for a wide range of products. Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica has talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global inventory management.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong presentation skills.
Ability to effectively lead, manage, assess, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
ERP System Logic Understanding.
Rapid Response Kinaxis System Knowledge.
Advanced Microsoft Excel Knowledge.
Basic Statistical Analysis Knowledge applied to Supply Chain.
Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures, market insights for assigned commodities. Other processes within centering Procurement and site operations.
8+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A solid understanding of electronics manufacturing and planning is required.
Understand the industry in which the customer resides.
Understand the requirements for flexibility, cost and quality that will be needed by the customer.
Define and monitor key performance metrics.
Establish and grow internal and external relationships throughout multiple business levels of the account (Buyers, Planners, Managers, Directors and others).
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Logistics Management, or related discipline, or an equivalent proven track record in an EMS or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Leads process improvements to help achieve inventory targets and maximize return on investment.
Responsible for ensuring the overall SIOP process is followed according to the Procedure (Including Global Demand Management, Global MPS Analysis, Production Schedule, etc).
Forecast Management & Ownership: Analyse forecasts, work closely with customer to add intelligence (forecast balancing while maximising the revenue opportunities). Translate demand to by site. Build process and handshakes for internal forecast from mother site to child site.
Responsible for maintaining the correct Planning Parameters.
Responsible for driving Inventory Investments as needed.
Responsible for ensuring correct SS and ROP are set up to optimize Inventory Management.
Responsible for ensuring Revenue and Inventory projections are met.
Lead continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
Demand Planning- Ramp readiness (pro-active engagement) - Engage with Customer and Sustaining SSCM Lead to request and load forecast.
Site Transfers/ New Site Ramp - On Time supply chain readiness
Site Capacity Reviews (Sustaining Programs & Jointly with NPI Lead for NPI Programs)
Supplier Lead Time accuracy, Supplier award allocation oversight
Component Buffer Management - Implementation & Exit
Planning / SIOP & Inventory Lead, Turns Model
Inventory Turns, MOR Reviews, Strategy to improve Turns
Review of Risk and Opportunities for revenue/ forecast and publish to sites (Sustaining)
Supply Chain Parameters - LT/ MOQ/ Buffer Loading - Regular Reviews