10 - Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Inventory 2

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Manager for Supply Chain Planning & Inventory in Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring accurate inventory control, and liaising with customers to meet commitments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of relevant experience. The position requires strong negotiation, problem resolution, and leadership skills. You'll work in a dynamic environment focused on performance management and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement and supplier management processes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff to ensure timely and accurate procurement and control of inventory.
• Act as a liaison with customers to ensure forecast commitments are met.
• Monitor customer repairs and validate types of warranty and associated costs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem resolution skills

Inventory management

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Inventory 2

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Planning & Inventory (SCM_PNIV)
Role: Manager 2
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Inventory 2
Job Code: MG2-SCM-PNIV
Job Level: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

• Manages staff to ensure timely and accurate purchase, movement and control of inventory.
• Maintains responsibility for performance management, development, recognition, coaching and compensation of employees.
• Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work.
• Acts as a liaison with customers to ensure forecast commitments are met.
• Maintains continuous material supply, including pricing, on-time delivery, tracking excess and obsolete inventory, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and turns.
• Reviews production schedules and changes to define the material requirements.
• Addresses and resolves possible material shortages.
• Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Acts as a liaison between customer project management and internal departments on the introduction of new product requirements.
• Ensures bill of materials, pricing structure, supplier base, etc., is cost effective.
• Recognizes cost impact of excess and obsolescence and actively seeks return on investment.
• Monitors customer repairs and validates type of warranty and associated costs.
• Works with other departments to meet repair commitments.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
• Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.

Physical Demands

Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

Five to seven years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

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.