Director, Materials

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide both direct and indirect leadership to managers and employees across various specialized functions and departments.

• Develop and implement a global corporate supply chain management strategy across Celestica locations and/or clients.

• Establish strategic plans, objectives, policies, practices, methods, and programs for effective supply chain management.

• Offer leadership and guidance to site general managers, GCBU vice presidents, functional executives, and multiple departments.

• Oversee supply chain operations across multiple sites that support Industrial and Smart Energy manufacturing.

• Structure processes, layouts, resources, and operational models to fulfill future customer and process needs.

• Monitor warehouse operations, transportation, internal parts flow, security and controls, inventory management, purchasing contracts, non-production activities, applications, and process modifications.

• Direct significant projects, including enhancements to Advanced Planning System tools.

• Set objectives, performance metrics, human resource activities, and company procedures for managerial staff.

• Coach and provide constructive feedback to direct reports.

• Engage in benchmarking studies, external audits, and organization-wide improvement initiatives.

• Review ISO compliance and business controls related to supply chain management.

• Identify and implement initiatives aimed at cost reduction.

• Communicate with customers regarding demand, commitments, non-performing inventory, and future process improvements.

• Collaborate with Celestica sites, supply chain management, business development, corporate finance, and global account teams to enhance global inventory management outcomes.

• Lead both tactical and long-term initiatives, process enhancements, action plans, training, education, and capital financing efforts to optimize the cash cycle.

• Interact with executives, major clients, suppliers, consultants, associations, and other organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in Engineering.

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management.

• Extensive familiarity with electronic manufacturing environments, materials, and processes.

• In-depth understanding of supply chain management, distribution methods, global transportation services, and inventory management, including demand and planning optimization.

• Preference for knowledge related to Industrial products and manufacturing.

• Capability to comprehend the entire supply chain and resolve issues in any segment.

• Experience with multiple sites or geographical regions is preferred.

• Proven success in supply localization and meeting the supply requirements of high mix/low volume businesses.

• Good grasp of IT concepts and integrated business applications.

• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and logistics management, particularly in controlling freight costs in high mix/low volume business scenarios.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in negotiating supply and/or warehousing agreements.

• Collaborate with sales, engineering, operations, and IT in supporting RFQs and customer launches.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Significant multitasking and time management capabilities.

• Ability to lead, manage, train, and inspire a diverse group of managers and employees.

• Proficient in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and across different sites.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• CPIM designation is considered a valuable asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity and protections against discrimination.

• Confidential management of applicant information in accordance with EEO guidelines.