Supply Chain Director 1

Celestica•Richardson, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Supply Chain Director is a senior-level corporate supply chain leadership role responsible for developing and implementing global supply chain management strategy across Celestica sites and/or customers. The position provides strategic direction to multiple supply chain teams across geographies and works with functional areas, customer business units, sites, suppliers, and customers. It helps establish strategic direction for global programs and may oversee initiatives on a multinational or global basis. The role directs and controls broad supply chain operations through managers, makes administrative and operational decisions, establishes objectives, reviews performance, coaches employees, and engages regularly with executives and major customers and suppliers. It is responsible for planning, budgeting, costs, methods, and resources within its area of accountability, and for supporting site operations or global business units. The Director oversees supply chain activities across multiple sites, supporting Industrial and Smart Energy manufacturing. Areas include warehouse operations, transportation, internal parts flow, security and controls, inventory management, purchasing contracts, non-production activities, applications, and process changes. The position also guides major projects such as Advanced Planning System tools and enhancements; drives cost reduction, inventory results, and cash-cycle improvements; and works with sites, supply chain teams, business development, corporate finance, and global account teams. The role is remote, with travel as necessary and the possibility of travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering.
10 or more years of relevant supply chain experience.
Extensive knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes.
In-depth knowledge of supply chain management, distribution methods, global transportation services, and inventory management, including demand and planning optimization.
Ability to understand the complete supply chain and resolve issues across its areas.
Proven results in supply localization and accommodating supply needs of high-mix, low-volume business.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Strong knowledge of import/export, regulatory, and logistics management, particularly controlling freight premiums in high-mix, low-volume business.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-resolution skills.
Experience negotiating supply and/or warehousing agreements.
Ability to collaborate with sales, engineering, operations, and IT in RFQ support and customer launches.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with varied internal and external customers.
Ability to resolve complex issues and problems internally and externally.
Significant multitasking and time-management skills.
Ability to lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of managers and employees.
Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

CPIM designation.
Knowledge specific to Industrial products and manufacturing.
Experience working across multiple sites or geographies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global corporate supply chain management strategy, policies, practices, methods, and programs.
Provide supply chain leadership and guidance to site general managers, GCBU vice presidents, functional executives, and teams across Celestica.
Oversee supply chain activities across multiple sites, including warehouse operations, transportation, internal parts flow, security and controls, inventory management, purchasing contracts, and process changes.
Direct multiple departments in structuring supply chain processes, layouts, and resources to meet future customer and process requirements.
Provide direction on major projects, including Advanced Planning System tools and enhancements.
Set objectives, review performance, coach direct reports, and guide managers on measurements, human resource activities, and company procedures.
Maintain regular interaction, coaching, and feedback with direct reports.
Engage with customers on demand, commitments, non-performing inventory, and future process changes or improvements.
Work with Celestica sites, supply chain teams, business development, corporate finance, and global account teams to improve inventory management results globally.
Lead tactical and long-term initiatives, including process improvements, action plans, training, and education.
Implement capital financing initiatives intended to improve the cash cycle.
Identify and implement cost-reduction activities.
Participate in cross-functional activities, formal benchmarking studies, external audits, and organization-wide improvement actions.
Review ISO compliance and supply chain business controls.
Maintain external contacts to identify best-of-breed processes that improve costs and logistics offerings.
Interact with executives and major customers and suppliers, including in controversial situations, negotiations, and efforts to influence senior-level stakeholders.