Manager, Supply Chain Logistics & Warehouse 2

Celestica•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain Logistics & Warehouse supports development of the logistics and warehouse vision for one or more customers or departments and advances continuous improvement in warehouse and logistics processes, tools, and applications. This role develops subject matter expertise, coaches and mentors others, oversees warehouse operations, and manages resources to execute strategy deployment plans. Responsibilities span receiving, inventory management and accuracy, material flow, and maintaining a safe, organized working environment. The position manages site warehouse and logistics operations, including customer commitments, supplier engagement and agreements, quality and delivery requirements, and 24x7 material handling across site business units. Scope includes receiving, count stations, AWS workstations and control room, AWS maintenance, third-party warehousing, import logistics, carrier contracts, customs clearance, and export operations. The manager oversees carrier, customs broker, and third-party warehouse relationships, regulatory compliance, cost-saving initiatives, financial results, employee development, safety activities, routing guides, capital expenditure reporting, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in a related warehouse/logistics or trade-compliance field or operations setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of global and local transportation services.
Strong knowledge of the global business environment and customers’ businesses.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Strong knowledge of import/export, regulatory compliance, and warehouse/logistics management.
Good negotiation and problem-resolution skills.
Good communication and presentation skills, including effective verbal and written communication with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Ability to lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees.
Strong warehouse/logistics financial reporting ability and budget development skills.
Working knowledge, where applicable, of Free Trade Agreements, HS Tariff, Duty/VAT, ITAR regulations, sanctions, and embargoes.

Responsibilities

Manage site warehouse and logistics operations, including customer commitments, supplier engagement and agreements, and quality and delivery requirements.
Manage warehouse and material handling for all site business units 24x7 while maintaining appropriate security, including receiving, count stations, AWS workstations and control room, AWS maintenance, and third-party warehousing.
Manage the import warehouse/logistics system team, engage with the Global team on carrier contract negotiations, and oversee import customs clearance.
Manage external carrier, customs broker, and third-party warehouse relationships, including quality, rates, performance, and alternative providers.
Ensure compliance with customs regulations and laws, and assist with global trade-compliance warehouse/logistics issues.
Work with other sites to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
Manage case, pack, and shipping operations and the HUB export process, ensuring export customs compliance.
Engage in warehouse, logistics, and trade-compliance tools needed for site analysis, cost calculations, and compliance.
Guide business units in achieving site warehouse/logistics financial results.
Manage the annual physical inventory when the site owns the warehouse.
Manage employee training, performance measurement, development, motivation, and recognition.
Drive continuous improvement of the supply chain management function through collaboration with other departments.
Drive and schedule annual lift-equipment safety assessments and monthly warehouse safety inspections.
Lead dock preventive-maintenance activities for levelers, bumpers, doors, crash carts, and related equipment.
Monitor and understand customer and Celestica routing guides and participate in their development or changes.
Manage the directly reporting supervisor and monitor third-party warehouses.
Complete capital expenditure reports for equipment purchases.
Monitor cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
Complete Dangerous Goods training and understand requirements for Class 3 equipment and warehouse racking.