Senior Manager, Supply Chain Logistics

Celestica International LP • Richardson, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Logistics oversees all functional, operational, and financial aspects of our contracted Third-Party Logistics (3PL) footprint within their assigned scope. Serving as the primary bridge between the company and our 3PL partners across the designated network, this role is responsible for ensuring partners meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs), optimize warehousing and distribution processes, maintain budgetary compliance, and deliver a seamless end-to-end supply chain experience. The position drives vendor performance management, inventory integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives across single or multiple nodes.

Requirements

• Strong competency in managing external partner relationships, hosting operational reviews (QBRs), and enforcing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proficient in navigating and leveraging Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) to track throughput and inventory.
• High analytical capability with the skill to synthesize complex logistics data, manage operational budgets, and audit multi-million dollar monthly 3PL invoicing.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to drive operational compliance and process improvements without having direct authority over the 3PL's on-site personnel.
• Ability to walk and stand on concrete warehouse floors for extended periods during facility site visits, audits, and operational walk-throughs.
• Comfortable working in active fulfillment environments which may experience fluctuations in temperature, dust, and moderate noise levels from material handling equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed to visit assigned 3PL facilities and conduct on-site audits (frequency and distance vary based on final scope allocation).
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for administrative tasks, data analysis, and virtual partner meetings.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain, distribution, or warehousing operations.
• At least 3 years of experience directly managing external 3PL vendors, contractors, or multi-site logistics operations.
• Proven experience leading supply chain projects, such as warehouse transitions, system integrations, seasonal volume planning, or new product launches.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or MBA with a supply chain focus.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Conduct morning alignment calls with 3PL site leadership to review previous day performance, address immediate operational roadblocks, and align on daily labor allocation against forecasted volume.
• Monitor daily operational dashboards tracking key metrics—such as dock-to-stock turnaround, order cut-off compliance, pick/pack accuracy, and carrier on-time pickup—investigating root causes for any variances.
• Review, validate, and sign off on daily/weekly 3PL pass-through charges, labor logs, and accessorial fees against contracted rate cards to ensure accurate billing.
• Review daily cycle count reports, investigate high-value inventory discrepancies between the 3PL’s WMS and the internal ERP system, and authorize inventory adjustments per policy.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for internal cross-functional teams (Customer Service, Transportation, Quality, Demand Planning) regarding delayed orders, damaged freight, or inventory holds.
• Perform daily spot-checks on operational workflows, ensuring the 3PL strictly adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and special handling requirements.

Benefits

• Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
• At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior