Detailed Description:

• Maintains responsibility for all customers in a defined global segment 
• Work closely with Customer to define and implement a supply chain strategy that provides the lowest TCOO.
• Interfaces with cross functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.
• Advices the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance. 
• Ensures all critical high dollar or strategic commodities are correctly quoted by our commodity managers and that they have a robust supply chain strategy in place. 
• Provides supply chain leadership in the analysis of customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global customers. 
• Works cross functionally to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.
• Provides support to Commodity Management teams on contract negotiations. 
• Supports quarterly business reviews with customers, and with senior management at key/strategic suppliers. 
• Provides input with respect to interaction with suppliers and development of commodity strategies. 
• Has regular communication with the customers related to, demand, commitments, non-performing inventory and future process changes/improvements.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to all supporting managers and employees performing highly specialised roles in several major functions or departments.  
• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. May have overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. 
• Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in the area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. 
• Provides strategic supply chain expertise, support and innovative solutions to internal SCM stakeholders and customers. Has responsibility for supply chain strategy for customers within their market. 
• Interfaces with the customer at the supply chain level. 
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. 
• Works to define a supply chain strategy that ensures targets are met (MPS, revenue, inventory), collaborates with sites and customers to resolve issues. 
• Collaborates with customers on proposals, expedites and premiums and manages risks/liabilities for CLS, and provides guidance to ensure capacity is installed as needed. 
• Supports E&O claims, shortage management and follow up escalations with customers for resolutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes. 
• An understanding to the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment
• Strong knowledge in all areas of import/export, regulatory and logistics management
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Thorough understanding of all the considerations for a robust TCOO model
• Ability to work with all levels in an organization 
•  Strong communication and presentation skills
• Able to resolve complex issues & problems internally and externally
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of managers and employees. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. 
• Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, associations and other companies for benchmarking and networking. 
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives. 

Typical Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience with 12+ years of relevant experience

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