Supplier Specialist [PCBA and Label commodities] (Hybrid)

Celestica Inc.; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Supplier Specialist to drive improvements in supplier performance within a hybrid working environment. This role requires over five years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include resolving complex supplier issues, validating purchase orders, and managing strategic projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to resolve complex process/system problems.
• Experience with customs rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance improvement by resolving systemic problems.
• Validate purchase orders and improve suppliers' line of balances.
• Interface with all organization levels regarding supplier performance.

Skills

Knowledge of electronics manufacturing environment

Financial analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Supplier Specialist [PCBA and Label commodities] (Hybrid)

The Supplier Specialist will drive performance improvement at our most critical suppliers by identifying and resolving complex systemic problems.

• Validate 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.
• Ensure 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

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes (specifically in PCBA and Label commodities)
• 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 and Education:

Five plus years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering), or consideration of 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 (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.