Inventory Analyst

About the Role

Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures, and methods are referred to the manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers, and internal service providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, controls, and reports inventory for the business unit.
• Implements strategies to achieve the material plan.
• Provides guidance to planners on planning practices and data integrity.
• Initiates, develops, and leads projects to control inventory and achieve the inventory plan.
• Analyzes material plans and makes recommendations on the level of inventory.
• Produces weekly reports to forecast and track inventory.
• Balances inventory results with financial records.
• Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in understanding and resolving issues.
• Controls and monitors surplus inventory, assists in implementing action plans.
• Supports the physical inventory count process.
• Coordinates the distribution of surplus parts to other sites.
• Responsible for negotiating with brokers to sell surplus parts.
• Initiates the scrapping of surplus parts ensuring compliance with Celestica procedures.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, the product build process, the types of materials being purchased by the department, and the engineering change process.
• Good knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in relevant business applications.
• Good analytical and statistical skills.
• Good negotiation and problem-resolution skills.
• 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.

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.

Experience

Two to four years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

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 two strategic operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS).

• 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. Celestica's 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 a 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.