Senior Manager, Supply Chain 2

Celestica International LP•Toronto, OH

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain drives the development of site Planning and Inventory strategies, monitors team performance and metrics, and incorporates the Planning and Inventory vision into all aspects of the plan. The role serves as a subject matter expert in Planning and Inventory processes, tools, and applications, manages direct and indirect resources supporting strategy deployment, and contributes to multifunctional, regional, or global assignments. The position oversees materials availability, planning, inventory, procurement, supplier performance, and logistics for assigned business units, customer sets, and manufacturing operations. It leads teams responsible for customer relationships and SCM issue resolution; manages inventory results, projections, entitlement, and investment; supports compliance and continuous improvement; and ensures effective SIOP processes and supplier flexibility programs. The role directly manages SCM employees and may act as Procurement Operations Lead when required. Duties are performed in a normal office environment, with continuous light physical effort and occasional overnight travel. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Celestica notes that this location is a US ITAR facility and the role may involve access to export-controlled goods.

Requirements

At least 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing and planning.
Understanding of the industry in which the customer operates and the flexibility, cost, and quality requirements needed by the customer.
Ability to define and monitor key performance metrics.
Ability to establish and grow internal and external relationships across multiple account levels, including buyers, planners, managers, and directors.
Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes.
In-depth knowledge of global supply chain management, distribution methods, global transportation services, and inventory management.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy while working under tight deadlines.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and solve varied tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Effective verbal and written communication with diverse internal and external customers, along with strong presentation skills.
Ability to lead, manage, assess, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees.
Understanding of ERP system logic and operating-system ERP and SCM sub-applications related to supplier collaboration, communication, reporting, and analysis.
Knowledge of Rapid Response Kinaxis and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Basic statistical analysis knowledge applied to supply chain.
Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures, assigned-commodity market insights, procurement-centered processes, and site operations.
In-depth understanding of global supply chain logistics and trade compliance, including the impact of logistics on SCM and inventory management.
Strong knowledge of import/export, regulatory, and logistics management.
Strong knowledge, where applicable, of Free Trade Agreements, HS tariffs, duty/VAT, ITAR regulations, sanctions, and embargoes.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Logistics Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent proven track record in an EMS or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Manage materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle for an assigned business unit or customer set.
Lead efforts to reduce material costs and assess and respond to supply risks.
Develop delivery requirements, material plans, and short-range capacity plans to meet production schedules and inventory objectives.
Lead SCM customer-interface teams, including relationship management and acting as the focal point for SCM-related issues.
Own site inventory results in collaboration with site GMs, SSCM managers, and customer VP/GMs.
Participate in process improvements to achieve inventory targets and maximize return on investment in alignment with the Global Planning Corporate team.
Ensure compliance with internal and external audits and applicable procedures and policies.
Directly manage SCM employees, including training, performance measurement, development, motivation, and recognition.
Lead and monitor Planning and Inventory metrics and KRIs; establish departmental goals and measurements and manage resources to achieve them.
Ensure the SIOP process is followed, including demand management, MPS analysis, and production scheduling.
Manage excess and obsolete inventory, including FIA, customer contracts, and customer collaboration.
Meet inventory entitlement according to customer quotes and ensure the team deploys and mitigates OAR in inventory entitlement across operation sites.
Maintain correct planning parameters and ensure safety stock and reorder points are set up to optimize inventory management.
Drive inventory investments as needed and ensure revenue and inventory projections are met.
Drive supplier flexibility programs and continuous improvement of the SCM function through collaboration with other departments.
Oversee annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale processes, and scrap material disposition.
Manage regional or mega-site purchasing materials across multiple manufacturing operation sites to support customer business needs.
Manage administration of site purchasing contracts and agreements, including flexibility program contracts.
Manage supplier relationships and performance; review supplier performance and recommend changes or disqualification; communicate committed delivery schedules and maintain supplier communications through SCM tools.
Act as Procurement Operations Lead during the lead's absence or represent the lead on assigned ad hoc tasks.
Lead logistics solutions for materials availability in support of build plans throughout the product life cycle for an assigned business unit or customer set.
Provide guidance to business units to achieve site logistics financial results and maintain relationships with GMs and Controllers.