Senior Manager Strategic Supply Chain Management Capital Equipment

Celestica; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic SCM in Johor. This role is pivotal for managing supply chain operations and driving customer satisfaction in the Capital Equipment segment. The candidate should have over 12 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Duties include overseeing supply chain execution and developing long-term strategies. This is a full-time position with leadership responsibilities and strategic involvement in customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management.
• In-depth understanding of global distribution and inventory management.
• Familiarity with import/export regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish 3-to-5-year supply chain plans and objectives.
• Act as the primary SCM focal point for the customer.
• Drive Clear-to-Build visibility and manage materials availability.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision to a diverse SCM team.

Skills

Self-directed

Results-oriented

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP applications

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager, Strategic SCM, primary supply chain focal point for critical customers within Capital Equipment (CE) segment. Based at Johor site; oversee supply chain ramp-up and execution, ensuring that customer requirements are met through proactive planning, demand management, and inventory optimization. This is a high-impact, customer-facing leadership role that bridges the gap between customer strategy and site operations, working on the manufacturing floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement optimized supply chain models.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution: Establish 3-to-5-year supply chain plans and objectives aligned with Celestica and Customer requirements; oversee the end-to-end supply chain ramp/execution for the Johor site, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part) strategies; manage department budgets, goals, and resource allocation to ensure unit operations meet critical schedules.
• Customer & Relationship Management: Act as the primary SCM focal point for the customer, maintaining high-level relationships with customer VPs and GMs; lead complex negotiations and build cross-functional partnerships to gain support for strategic initiatives; translate customer demand into actionable supply chain strategies, providing regular updates on inventory and supply challenges.
• Operational Excellence & Inventory Control: Drive Clear-to-Build (CTB) visibility and manage materials availability throughout the product life cycle; optimize inventory levels and mitigate Excess & Obsolete (E&O) risks to maximize ROI; collaborate with Commodity Management and Manufacturing to reduce material costs and respond to global supply risks; ensure compliance with customs, regulatory laws, and international logistics/transportation standards.
• Team Leadership: Provide direct and indirect supervision to a diverse team of SCM professionals; focus on employee development, performance management, and fostering a culture of initiative and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably within the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) or Semiconductor industry.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of global distribution, inventory management, and "Clear to Build" processes.
  • Strong knowledge of strategic commodities, industry pricing trends, and supply/demand dynamics.
  • Familiarity with import/export regulatory requirements and integrated IT business applications (ERP/MRP).
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-directed and results-oriented with a proven ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment and build rapport on the shop floor.
  • Exceptional multitasking and time management capabilities.

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.

Company Overview

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.