Manager, Strategic Supply Chain Management (Inventory)

Celestica Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Strategic Supply Chain Management to oversee inventory processes and ensure optimal supply chain performance. This role involves collaborating with various teams to manage material shortages, lead demand management processes, and drive continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within electronics manufacturing and a strong educational background in business or engineering. This position offers a dynamic environment where your leadership can significantly impact operational efficiency and inventory success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain and project management.
• Strong background in managing inventory and demand processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material shortages and collaborate with teams for project requirements.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring compliance with policies.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Collaboration

Demand Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Job description

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Manager, Strategic Supply Chain Management (Inventory)

Date: Apr 27, 2025

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain (SC)
Role: Manager (MG2)
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain 2
Job Code: MG2-SCM
Band: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

The Manager of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Inventory) oversees various responsibilities including:

• Managing material shortages and collaborating with Purchasing and SLM Teams to ensure clear to builds.
• Acting as a liaison between customer project management and internal departments for new product requirements.
• Ensuring timely and accurate demand management processes, managing excess, surplus, and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborating on engineering changes, achieving inventory targets, and driving inventory performance metrics.
• Leading the team in maintaining continuous material supply, analyzing capacity and material needs, and validating demand plans.
• Reviewing and disposing of non-conforming materials, ensuring production schedules meet customer requirements, and managing financial impacts and inventory risks.
• Executing the SIOP process, managing team training and performance, and optimizing personnel deployment.
• Collaborating on supply flexibility programs, managing investments, and driving continuous process improvements.
• Managing physical inventories, overseeing system design and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with global policies.
• Maintaining knowledge of global transportation, trade regulations, and IT systems relevant to supply chain management.

Physical Demands

• Position duties are performed in a normal office environment with light physical effort and occasional travel.

Typical Experience

• At least 7 years of related experience, including 5 years in project management, NPI, and change management within electronics manufacturing.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience in EMS environment.

Notes

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request.