Processes & Applications Manager 2

Celestica Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking a Processes & Applications Manager 2 to lead supply chain management initiatives in Penang. The successful candidate will facilitate improvement efforts, provide expertise, and undertake strategic SCM design. With a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience, they must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This role includes responsibilities for budgeting and ensuring robust IT infrastructure for SCM operations.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the global business environment and customers' business.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem-solve a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and mentor improvement efforts.
• Set and implement strategic direction in SCM.
• Develop and manage budgets for SCM applications.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Project leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or Materials Management

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Integrated ERP applications

e-Business processes

Job description

Job Title: Processes & Applications Manager 2

Date: Sep 9, 2025

Location: Penang, 07, MY

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

Summary

The Processes & Applications Manager 2 will perform tasks such as facilitating and mentoring improvement and/or transformation efforts, providing subject matter expertise, and coordinating training for CI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts.
• Provide subject matter expertise on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate training for CI certifications, including Value Stream Mapping.
• Participate in CI community, internally and externally.
• Set and implement strategic direction in SCM by designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining SCM applications, processes, and training.
• Lead the establishment of IT infrastructure to support Celestica's supply chain.
• Ensure robust and cost-effective IT infrastructure for SCM operations.
• Manage, lead, and develop a group of SCM employees.
• Establish performance metrics and drive continuous improvement of SCM processes.
• Develop and manage budgets for SCM applications, including hardware, software, and maintenance.
• Participate in setting strategic direction and provide support to the region for SCM applications.

Requirements

• Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies and measurement systems.
• Broad understanding of the 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 to 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 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 are frequently required.
• Frequent overnight travel may be required.

Experience and Education

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or Materials Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status.