Processes & Applications Manager 2

Processes & Applications Manager 2

Date: Mar 19, 2025

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream: PAP - Processes and Applications
Role: Manager 2
Job Title: Processes & Applications Manager 2
Job Code: MG2-SCM-PROC
Band: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, Value Stream Mapping.
• Participation in CI community, internally and externally.
• Sets and implements strategic direction in SCM by design, development, implementation and maintenance of SCM applications, processes and training across a site(s) to support business and customer requirements.
• Leads establishment of IT infrastructure to support Celesticas / Customers supply chain.
• Ensures robust and cost effective IT infrastructure for SCM operations.
• Manages, leads, and develops a group of SCM employees.
• Establishes performance metrics and drives continuous improvement of SCM processes.
• Develops and manages budgets for SCM applications including hardware, software, and maintenance in cooperation with local IT and SCM leadership.
• Participates in setting strategic direction and provide support to region for SCM applications through participation in global SCM council.
• Works with other regions to ensure consistent SCM applications direction.
• Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies and measurement systems.
• Broad understanding of global business environment and customers’ business.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes and integrated ERP applications.
• Working knowledge of e-Business processes, applications and system integration.
• Strong cross-functional project and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability resolve very complex process and systems issues across sites and with the Customer.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Frequent overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT or Materials Management or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

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.