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Req ID: 140434 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA Summary The Advisor, Business Development is a specialized role in which the incumbent applies expertise across multiple customer sets, addressing diverse challenges informed by experience and guidance from senior departmental members. The responsibilities include supporting quotation activities, developing bids and proposals, conducting market research, coordinating customer visits, and analyzing customer and market data. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: • Use Case Identification & Strategy: Partner with cross-functional leaders (Operations, Business Development, Supply Chain) to surface high-value opportunities for Generative AI and process automation. • AI Agent & Workflow Architecture: Design, prompt, and test AI agents and automated workflows to synthesize unstructured data, accelerate quote/proposal analysis, and streamline technical documentation. • Outcome Measurement & Governance: Establish clear baseline metrics, monitor ROI (e.g., hours saved, cycle time reduction, error mitigation), and ensure AI deployments align with enterprise safety and quality standards. • Pilot & Rollout Management: Scope pilot programs, lead discovery workshops, and oversee user acceptance testing for internal AI tool rollouts. • Change Management & Upskilling: Act as an internal AI champion, training teams on effective prompt engineering, best practices, and integrating AI tools into daily standard operating procedures. • Product & IT Liaison: Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for IT and software development teams to continuously refine internal AI infrastructure. • Working with the Customer Business Unit team, supports any quote activity within a specific customer set. • Works with more senior Business Development team members to develop bids, proposals and presentation packages for customers. • Works with the Marketing group to research and summarize information relating to a specific customer’s market, strategies and direction, market share, strengths, weaknesses and competition. • Applies knowledge to support the team in executing strategy. • Arranges and coordinates details pertaining to customer visits and audits (including confidentiality agreement activity, visit preparation and logistics). • Completes customer submitted surveys, self audit forms and information requests. • Tracks and presents win/loss analysis for customers. • Performs customer forecast rollups for the sites. • Collects, reviews and analyzes customer data and market intelligence from all sources. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies • AI & Prompt Engineering: Hands-on experience crafting prompts, building workflow automations, and configuring AI agents using modern LLM platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, enterprise search platforms). • Process Optimization: Proven ability to map business processes, pinpoint inefficiencies, and redesign workflows around AI capabilities. • Business Acumen: Understanding of global manufacturing, supply chain logistics, or enterprise B2B sales cycles. • Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present actionable insights to senior executives. • Data Fluency: Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI) to track adoption and operational performance metrics. • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). • Strong business acumen, interpersonal, and time management skills. • Ability to function independently and as a member of a team. • Ability to work with and influence other individuals. • Strong administration, prioritization, and logistics/coordination skills. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite • Some background in complex problem management and resolution 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. • Overnight travel may be required Salary The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range. The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range $95,000 to $126k Typical Experience • Experience: 3–5+ years in operational consulting, product management, business analytics, or solutions architecture with demonstrated execution in AI adoption. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent combination of education and practical experience. • Bonus points for experience working with Hyperscaler and Enterprise customers on data management equipment 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer. Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast. 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 strategic two 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. 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. 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.

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Req ID: 140434
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Use Case Identification & Strategy: Partner with cross-functional leaders (Operations, Business Development, Supply Chain) to surface high-value opportunities for Generative AI and process automation.
AI Agent & Workflow Architecture: Design, prompt, and test AI agents and automated workflows to synthesize unstructured data, accelerate quote/proposal analysis, and streamline technical documentation.
Outcome Measurement & Governance: Establish clear baseline metrics, monitor ROI (e.g., hours saved, cycle time reduction, error mitigation), and ensure AI deployments align with enterprise safety and quality standards.
Pilot & Rollout Management: Scope pilot programs, lead discovery workshops, and oversee user acceptance testing for internal AI tool rollouts.
Change Management & Upskilling: Act as an internal AI champion, training teams on effective prompt engineering, best practices, and integrating AI tools into daily standard operating procedures.
Product & IT Liaison: Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for IT and software development teams to continuously refine internal AI infrastructure.
Working with the Customer Business Unit team, supports any quote activity within a specific customer set.
Works with more senior Business Development team members to develop bids, proposals and presentation packages for customers.
Works with the Marketing group to research and summarize information relating to a specific customer’s market, strategies and direction, market share, strengths, weaknesses and competition.
Applies knowledge to support the team in executing strategy.
Arranges and coordinates details pertaining to customer visits and audits (including confidentiality agreement activity, visit preparation and logistics).
Completes customer submitted surveys, self audit forms and information requests.
Tracks and presents win/loss analysis for customers.
Performs customer forecast rollups for the sites.
Collects, reviews and analyzes customer data and market intelligence from all sources.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
AI & Prompt Engineering: Hands-on experience crafting prompts, building workflow automations, and configuring AI agents using modern LLM platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, enterprise search platforms).
Process Optimization: Proven ability to map business processes, pinpoint inefficiencies, and redesign workflows around AI capabilities.

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