Advisor, Customer Business Unit Program Mgmt

Req ID: 138961
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Asia
Country: Japan
State/Province: Tokyo
City: -

Summary

This Advisor Customer Business Unit Program Management manages customer accounts ensures on-time product deliveries and project schedules and develops action plans for deviations. Key responsibilities include monitoring account profitability participating in pricing and contract development and managing customer satisfaction through various channels. The Advisor communicates frequently with customers hosts program tracking meetings resolves issues and complaints and provides performance reporting and analysis. They also collaborate with cost engineering finance and SCM staff on cost and price variance analysis.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as but not limited to the following:

• Works as a member of a team responsible for day-to-day activities of customer accounts to ensure that product deliveries are on time and that projects/programs are on schedule develops action plans to correct out of plan conditions.
• Guides customer account profitability; forecasting planning and monitoring efficiency and execution of strategies.
• Strong participation in pricing/bid preparation and the development and management of contract terms.
• Manages and monitors customer satisfaction day to day and formally (customer surveys self assessments complaint management problem resolution satisfaction management).
• Communicates frequently with customers to help ensure satisfaction with the company and the products.
• Co-ordinates regular program tracking meetings with the customer and internal account team members to ensure ongoing communication and up-to-date progress/status reporting occurs.
• Receives and resolves customer issues and complaints. Monitors the impact on inventory of order changes.
• Provides performance reporting and analysis for monthly Operations Reviews and quarterly Customer Performance Reviews.
• Works with cost engineering finance and SCM staff to coordinate efforts to analyze costs and price variances.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Excellent customer contact negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Good presentation database management and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple detailed projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production within tight time deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process schedules and scheduling requirements and SCM.
• In-depth knowledge of the business issues associated with manufacturing PCBs.
• In-depth knowledge of product pricing contracts and contract negotiations.
• Thorough understanding of business risks and price make up (Value add and Materials)

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.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry using a computer mouse using a calculator etc.) are frequently required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Four years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelors 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. 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 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. Celesticas 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Advisor
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1