Specialst, Customer Order Fulfillment at Ciena Corp

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Order Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Skills, Oracle, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, Attention to Detail, Presentation Skills

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving supply chain excellence? Ciena’s Customer Order Operations team is looking for a Customer Order Fulfillment Prime to ensure successful delivery performance for our GCN customer base. In this critical role, you’ll act as the voice of the customer within the supply chain, bridging the gap between Supply Chain, Sales, and Services teams to deliver seamless order fulfillment. How You Will Contribute: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery performance. Translate the Voice of the Customer into actionable plans within the Supply Chain and drive them to closure. Manage customer escalations, resolving issues quickly while addressing systemic challenges. Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues and mitigate risks impacting customers. Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Proactively identify potential escalations and facilitate early recovery action plans. Prepare and communicate Supply Chain initiatives and recovery plans to internal and external customers. Collaborate with Customer Account teams to align on future material requirements and improve forecast accuracy. Chair weekly order board calls with customers to review orderbooks, delivery issues, recovery plans, and upcoming projects. Manage quarter-end order pull-ins, negotiate customer receiving extensions, and secure approvals for shipments. Track shipments, resolve credit ship holds, and ensure priority handling for OOB orders and RMAs. The Must Haves: University or College Degree. Minimum 4 years of Supply Chain experience, including Order Management/Fulfillment expertise. Strong ability to influence at all levels within the Supply Chain to achieve outstanding delivery performance. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-regional and functional collaboration. Confident communication skills (written and verbal), including presentation capabilities. Proficiency in Oracle, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. High attention to detail with a track record of achieving demanding targets. #LI-SG1 Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Join our Talent Community and get early job alerts, personalized career tips, and insider insights. Discover how Ciena's unique blend of deep humanity and relentless innovation creates an exceptional workplace culture. Explore CienaLife.

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Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring successful delivery performance for Ciena's GCN customer base by acting as the voice of the customer within the supply chain. Responsibilities include managing customer escalations, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues.