Overview Req ID: Remote Position: No Region: Americas | Country: Mexico | State/Province: Nuevo Leon | City: Monterrey Job Title: Customer Program Management Associate Job Code: ASS-OPS-CPM SAP Short Name: ASS Role: Associate Functional Area: OPS - Operations Career Stream: CPM - Customer Program Management Job Level: Band 06 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary: Entry level during which an employee receives 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 are completed. 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. Responsibilities Participates as a member of a customer focus team and acts as an interface between customers and the team. Receives, reviews and monitors status of customer orders. Works with internal and external customers to identify and resolve issues that may affect the on-time delivery of the product(s). Communicates customer requirements and issues in production meetings. Researches issues such as material, forecast, EDI transmission, and production problems and coordinates resolution with department managers, process owners or the customer. Maintains issues, complaints and corrective action requests for reporting purposes. Enters data into database ensuring root cause is reached and issue is closed. Troubleshoots return issues. Develops, maintains and generates all necessary performance reports and measurements for dissemination to internal staff. Tracks and resolves all issues and discrepancies pertaining to the creation of monthly management reports. Analyzes issues and problems to determine trends. Prepares, analyzes and distributes reports which may include open order status, placements, on time delivery, return metrics inventory and buffer stock status, order turn time, yields, forecasting accuracy, order coverage, shipments and reports for special customer requests. Assists more experienced team members in the preparation of new product, qualification and service quotes. Tracks project and billing and communicates status to team and customer. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Knowledge of the manufacturing process, schedules and scheduling requirements, and logistics. Knowledge of the business issues associated with manufacturing. Knowledge of customer contracts and terms. Excellent customer contact, negotiation and problem resolution skills. Good presentation, database management and computer skills. Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to enter detailed data from source documents into various databases with speed and a high degree of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple, detailed projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. 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. Compliance with local Health and Safety guidelines is expected. Typical Experience Zero to two years of relevant experience. Typical Education 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. 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. Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages with a global network across North America, Europe and Asia. Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic 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. 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 competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr