Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2

Celestica; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Supply Chain Manager - JDM to lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection and development, and materials cost-reduction initiatives for the CCS segment, with emphasis on customer engagement and design for supply chain.

The role requires leadership across engineering, operations, and procurement to ensure CTB status, BOM optimization, and global supply continuity, including up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive supply chain experience in EMS or hardware environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Management, or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally.
• English fluency; Mandarin/Thai a plus depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned project(s), coordinating engineering, operations, procurement and other teams.
• Routinely present CTB status and lead supply initiatives for the customer; participate in QBRs and cost-reduction workshops.
• Perform BOM scrub and DFSC/NPI activities to optimize component lifecycle and availability.
• Coordinate with ePM, TPL, and design teams to optimize BOM for supply assurance and cost effectiveness.

Skills

English fluency

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Management, or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 138696

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: USA

General Overview

Functional Area : Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream : Market Supply Chain (SCM_MSC)

Role : Manager 2

Job Title : Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2

Job Code : MG2-SCM-MSC

Job Level : Level 10

Direct/Indirect Indicator : Indirect

Summary

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager - JDM (Joint Design and Manufacturing) to join our global team

to lead our strategic sourcing, supplier selection & development, commodity engineering, component engineering

and materials cost-reduction initiatives in support of our Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS) segment.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in both customer management, and design for supply

chain initiatives. The incumbent will lead the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a

successful engagement with Celestica’s product design customers.

Detailed Description

Cross Functional Engagement

• Segment Oversight: Own end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned project(s), cross-functionally coordinating and optimizing the actions of engineering, operations, commodity management and procurement teams in design, supplier and part selection, qualification, quoting, planning, inventory, manufacturing, quality, and logistics.
• Customer Engagement: Routinely present Celestica’s Clear To Build (CTB) status summary and lead supply initiatives for the customer. Participate in QBRs and cost reduction workshops.

Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) & New Product Introduction (NPI)

• BOM Scrub: Perform iterative evaluation of NPI Bill of Materials (BOM) through the phases of Engineering development and Design Verification to identify and resolve component lifecycle/obsolescence risks, single and sole source, and Country Of Origin (COO).
• Multi-Sourcing: Engage commodity engineers, NPI Sourcing, and AI tools to identify second-source alternatives that mitigate BOM risks. Guide these proposals through the qualification process to maximize AVL implementation.
• JDM Engagement: Liaise with Celestica's engineering program manager (ePM), technical product lead (TPL), and engineering design teams to ensure the Bill Of Materials (BOM) is optimized in component selection for supply assurance and cost effectiveness.

Clear To Build & Materials Management

• Clear To Build: Routinely review material supply with site planners and purchasing teams to meet targeted NPI build quantities and schedules while minimizing excess liability. Coordinate escalation to suppliers, Commodity Management and Supply Line Management if material arrivals do not meet critical need dates. Evaluate Demand & Supply, open order and buffer stocking to identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Inventory Control: Balance customer service level inventory targets against active business demand to optimize working capital and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory liabilities.
• Logistics & Trade Compliance: Supervise international inbound logistics workflows by reviewing transit modes (Air vs. Truck vs. Sea), authorizing freight premium costs, when matching supplier ETAs to assembly schedules. Navigate import/export regulations efficiently to minimize potential tariffs.

Business Operations

• Supply Chain Process Optimization: Design, deploy, and continuously improve global supply chain processes and integrated business applications.
• Export Compliance: Adhere strictly to the regulations of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) for export compliance where required.
• Strategic Commodities Pricing: Engage specific commodity managers directly in price negotiations for critical high-dollar or strategic commodities, driving alignment with broader business requirements and growth plans.
• Bid & Costing Analysis: Provide analytical support for costed customer bids and run quarterly Bill of Materials (BOM) Costing exercises for global customers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Experience Threshold: Minimum of 9+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with explicit past exposure within an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) or hardware platform environment preferably in server designs
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Management, or an equivalent combination of technical education and domain experience.
• Mobility: Ability to support global programs, including regular cross-functional travel to Celestica manufacturing facilities, business offices, and customer locations up to 25% of the time.
• Languages : English fluency is a must have. Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Thai would be an asset, based on the location of the design center and manufacturing.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Annual Salary $107-147k

Typical Experience

9+ years of relevant experience and previous experience within electronic manufacturing environment.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or Materials Management), or consideration of an equivalent

combination of education and experience

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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.