​Req ID: 121647

Remote Position: No

Region: Americas

Country: Canada

State/Province: Ontario

City: Newmarket

Summary

A fast paced planning role that will focus on New Product Introduction. There is a steep learning curve for the right candidate. This new team member will support our Flawless Launch NPI process for planning. They will receive both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department/s/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Utilizes our NPI planning process to support setup of new customer, release of new Bills of material, analyze bom changes, put together quotation requests for procurement to execute, manage alternate PN's and deviations due to design changes, work closely with procurement to manage material infeed to support very assertive build schedules on short time lines. Manage premiums with customer approval and track any design changes to ensure recoveries are in place.

• This will lead to preparing the account for launch into a production environment. Utilizing PFEP (Plan for Every Part) setup, cell design in collaboration with Eng and operations. Transition the planning of a production schedule for a designated product(s) as it moves into that phase.

• Review customer forecast and demand changes.

• Loading and managing parameters and production order release and maintenance for deisgnated products.

• Ensures alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling.

• Coordinates shop order releases and materials kitting requirements and review with Eng ensuring proper setup and alignment.

• Identifies parts shortages and works with appropriate people to expedite material and/or approve material substitution.

• Tracks shipments according to commit date to customer and notifies SCM Manager and Business Development of any changes.

• Provides Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals.

• Manages receipts of consigned raw materials.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• ​​​​​​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.

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems

• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques and philosophies.

• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including the ERP and office systems.

• Basic understanding of specific customer needs.

• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

• Duties may also include working closely with Receiving, Quality team, and MR and movement of materials during urgent timelines. Must follow Celestica guidelines with regards to lifting requirements and safety equipment.

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• Ideal candidates have completed an internship at Celestica and have 1-2 years knowledge of Celestica SCM processes.

Typical Education

• College Diploma with focus on Supply Chain Management or a Bachelor's degree in related field, 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. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

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.