Supplier Specialist [Machining]

Celestica; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Malaysia is seeking a senior specialist to drive supplier performance improvements and validate purchase orders to support demand accuracy. The role focuses on improving Line of Balance, past-due management, and lead-time reductions through Lean and Six Sigma tools where applicable.

You will work with internal teams and suppliers to develop robust recovery and development strategies, report results to executives, and manage strategic projects from planning through execution.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of relevant experience.
• Experience with supplier performance and improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing environments and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance improvements and validate POs for demand accuracy.
• Manage supplier Look Ahead metrics and OTTR improvements.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams on supplier development projects.
• Report progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering)

Educational requirements may vary by geography

Tools

SAP

Rapid Response

Excel

Job description

Detailed Description

• Drives performance improvement at our most critical suppliers by identifying and resolving complex systemic problems. Responsibilities include validation of POs to support demand are accurate, measure / improve supplier Line of Balances (LOB) and past dues (PD), verify raw material and work in process positions, review yield/quality performance, resolve capacity issues, identify tooling gaps and needs, ensure supplier has stable/accurate demand signals and improve supplier look ahead metrics.

• Ensures their assigned suppliers deliver on holistic improvement and drive rapid functional issue resolution. Implement Supplier Recovery / Improvement / standard work used to develop suppliers to perform at World Class levels by improving process capabilities.

• Deploy Supplier Recovery / Development advanced tools of which may include any combination of assessments, training, quality improvements, delivery improvements, capacity improvement, lead-time reductions, Lean, Six Sigma, and / or cost savings.

• Interface with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers regarding supplier performance and improvement actions and processes and be prepared to report out at executive levels on plans and results.

• Create and manage the implementation of strategic projects including project plans, overall tracking capability, reporting of progress within the team and up through leadership.

• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional project teams driving improvements in OTTR, Past Due, Volatility and Linearity at the site.

• Complete root cause analysis and recommend/implement corrective actions where projected results are below plan. Perform analysis of supplier performance using SAP, Rapid Response, and other Celestica databases

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes (specifically in Machining)

• Expert understanding and interpretation of traffic and customs rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.

• Good understanding of internal and external customer requirements.

• Good financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Typical Experience

• Five plus years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering), 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.

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.