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Director, Customer Supply Chain

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: Celestica
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Req :
Remote Position:
Hybrid
Region:
Americas
Country:
Canada
State/Province:
Ontario
City:
Toronto

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role: Director 1 (DR1)
Job Title: Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management 1
Job Code: DR1-SCM-SSCM
Job Level: Level 12
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

  • Maintains responsibility for all customers in a defined global segment
  • Work closely with Customer to define and implement a supply chain strategy that provides the lowest TCOO.
  • Interfaces with cross functional teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth plans.
  • Advices the supply chain management process for customers from materials pricing and BOM analysis to delivery execution and flexibility performance.
    ensures all critical high dollar or strategic commodities are correctly quoted by our commodity managers and that they have a robust supply chain strategy in place.
  • Provides supply chain leadership in the analysis of customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global customers.
  • Works cross functionally to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.
  • Provides support to Commodity Management teams on contract negotiations.
  • Supports quarterly business reviews with customers, and with senior management at key/strategic suppliers.
  • Provides input with respect to interaction with suppliers and development of commodity strategies.
  • Has regular communication with the customers related to, demand, commitments, non-performing inventory and future process changes/improvements.
  • Provides direct and indirect supervision to all supporting managers and employees performing highly specialised roles in several major functions or departments.
  • Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. May have overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area.
  • Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in the area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives.
  • Provides strategic supply chain expertise, support and innovative solutions to internal SCM stakeholders and customers. Has responsibility for supply chain strategy for customers within their market.
  • Interfaces with the customer at the supply chain level.
    Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.
    Works to define a supply chain strategy that ensures targets are met (MPS, revenue, inventory), collaborates with sites and customers to resolve issues.
  • Collaborates with customers on proposals, expedites and premiums and manages risks/liabilities for CLS, and provides guidance to ensure capacity is installed as needed.
  • Supports E&O claims, shortage management and follow up escalations with customers for resolutions.
  • Summary

    The Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management is a global supply chain focal point and primary interface for Celestica's global supply chain organization, processes and procedures. They will be responsible for Inventory, Supply Chain Continuity and Productivity for a defined segment and require significant experience in both customer management and execution of both strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives. They will lead/coordinate the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a successful execution on flawless new product introduction, current production deliveries as well as understanding of future business.

    Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Extensive knowledge of an EMS manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
  • An understanding to the global supply chain as it pertains to the EMS environment
  • Strong knowledge in all areas of import/export, regulatory and logistics management
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills
    Thorough understanding of all the considerations for a robust TCOO model
  • Ability to work with all levels in an organization
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Able to resolve complex issues & problems internally and externally
  • Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management
  • Ability to effectively lead,…
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