Logistics Associate

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/division’s 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.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Works in support of logistics processes such as materials replenishment/ kitting, warehouse shipping/receiving and/or distribution. Provides analytical and administrative support to logistics department. Prepares and analyzes department performance measurements. Creates department reports and communicates to other departments/ functions. Develops and assists in implementing corrective action plans. Develops training systems and documentation for new employees. Performs administrative tasks in support of department activities. Recommends process improvements, assists with implementation, documentation and communicates to other function areas. Gets involved in resolving parts and process issues. Works on special projects as assigned. Conducts order book management including new order analysis and entry, open orders, and behind schedule order process. Oversees return materials management to ensure fast turnaround, customer satisfaction, and mínimal financial impact. Ensures products shipped are timely and match customer order. Conducts analysis of best practices and shares among business units and customers.

**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**:

- Good understanding of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution processes.
- Basic understanding of internal and external customer requirements
- Ability to identify and resolve complex process/system problems using financial, analytical and statistical models.
- 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 tasks which are limited in complexity 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.

**Typical Experience**:
Zero to two years 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 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).

**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.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applican