Supply Chain Manager（EMS,ODM)

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee materials management and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain processes. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position is based in Penang, Malaysia, and offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 15 plus years of relevant experience in supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials availability and supplier relationships.
• Lead efforts to reduce material costs and assess supply risks.
• Oversee site purchasing contracts and develop delivery requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Resolution

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Engineering

Job description

This role may need server-data center product experience.

Detailed Description

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

• Maintains responsibility for management of materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle for a specific business unit or customer set.
• Provides leadership in designing the supplier portion of the materials supply chain to provide optimum flexibility with minimum investment.
• Manages the effort to identify and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs.
• Leads efforts to reduce material cost and assess/respond to supply risks.
• Manages the administration of all site purchasing contracts and agreements.
• Manages the development of delivery requirements, material plans and short-range capacity plans to meet production schedules and inventory objectives.
• Responsible for customer interface from SCM including relationship management and as focal point for all SCM related issues.
• May be responsible for tracking and driving inventory results for North America working with site GMs, SCM managers and customer VP/GMs.
• Participates in business process improvements to help achieve inventory targets and maximize return on investment.
• Works to ensure Celestica is compliant with customs and regulatory laws.
• Negotiates with carriers to support domestic and international air, rail and ocean transport ensuring favourable rates and cycle times for Celestica.
• Directly manages a group of SCM employees including employee training, performance, measurement, development, motivation and recognition.
• Establishes department goals/ measurements and manages resources to achieve this goals.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
• Strong knowledge in all areas of import / export, regulatory and logistics management
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management
• 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

• 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.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• 15 plus years of relevant experience

Typical Education

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