Customer Program Management SpecialistDate:Sep 13, 2024
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Act as the primary interface between the customer and the company for managing specific programs to achieve planned revenue and profits for smaller customer accounts.
Work as a member of teams responsible for day-to-day activities of customer accounts to ensure that product deliveries are on time and that projects/programs are on schedule.
Coordinate and host regular (as needed) program tracking meetings with the customer and internal account team members to ensure ongoing communication and up-to-date progress/status reporting occurs.
With guidance from more experienced team members, manage current and planned programs to achieve planned revenue.
Communicate frequently with customers to help ensure satisfaction with the company and the products.
Receive and resolve customer issues and complaints.
Monitor the impact on inventory of order changes.
Provide performance reporting and analysis for monthly Operations Reviews and quarterly Customer Performance Reviews.
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 makeup (Value add and Materials).
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.
Typical ExperienceFive to Eight years of relevant experience.
Typical EducationBachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.
NotesThis 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 (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.#J-18808-Ljbffr