Job Information
Celestica 09 - Material Flow Manager in Apodaca, Mexico
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General Overview
Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream: PLN - Planning
Role: Advisory
Job Title: Planning Advisor
Job Code: ADV-SCM-PLAN
Band: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
As a Manufacturing Material Flow Senior Manager, you will be responsible for designing and delivering distribution requirements planning, inbound logistics, internal part distribution, line side presentation, floor packaging and visual aids, line-feeding rates from the warehouse to the shop floor, and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) implementation. You will lead the material flow engineering function and collaborate with various departments to optimize material flow and ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
Detailed Description
Oversee the timeline of Material Flow Projects
Design and implement distribution requirements planning strategies to ensure the right materials are available at the right time and place
Manage inbound logistics, including coordinating with production facilities for accurate arrival times and daily dispatching duties
Develop and execute internal part distribution plans to efficiently move materials from receiving to the shop floor
Create line side presentation, floor packaging, and visual aids to support lean manufacturing principles
Establish line-feeding rates from the warehouse to the shop floor to minimize downtime and optimize productivity
Implement and maintain a PFEP to document all parts, packaging, and delivery methods
Collaborate with manufacturing, transportation, and supply scheduling personnel to resolve supply problems and identify potential solutions
Continuously monitor and optimize material flow processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Experience in the industrial, aerospace, automotive or communications goods industries
Deep understanding of Engineering-To-Order, Build-To-Order, Build-To-Print and BOMs
Proficiency in using data analysis tools and creating reports (MS Power BI, advanced MS Excel)
Certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus.
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.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Typical Experience
7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on material flow and logistics
Proficient in using distribution management systems and routing software applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Experience implementing and maintaining PFEP projects in manufacturing
Typical Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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.
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