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Who We Are:

At Avnet relationships matter. We are a global FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a products lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. Were driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity doing business the right way. For more than a century we have partnered together to help our customers suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience whats next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Plans schedules and coordinates the movement of resources through the production cycle.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Transforms specific customer requirements into engineering and production plans with input requirements to ensure success.
• Assists in the preparation and planning of production schedules to expedite and coordinate the movement of parts/products through various operations.
• Develops and maintains inventory strategies to minimize inventory while maximizing flexibility for lead-time and customer demand.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing quarterly inventory and returns to suppliers as well as setting up and coordinating new product releases.
• Optimizes production schedule through effective planning and level loading based on workload and manpower availability.
• Coordinates time-lines along with resource requirements for all projects and first time production runs.
• Establishes and provides ramp-up modeling including resource on-boarding schedules.
• Delivers and negotiates master production schedule to assure schedule achievability.
• Delivers production output plans by means of production reporting methods.
• Works closely with sales and materials groups in an effort to align order with resource availability.
• Drives specific scheduling within all logistics operations including warehousing engineering production depot repair and transportation in order to meet expectations.
• Monitors customer output to forecast and works with stakeholders to re-set expectations and drive forecast completion through use of (overtime other teams resources).
• Addresses all logistics exceptions throughout the process driving resolution and acting as primary internal and external communicator on the specifics and any impact to delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 5 years with bachelors or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• May be required to maintain certification in a quality management method e.g. Lean Six Sigma
• Position requires the ability to travel.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnets ability to attract engage develop and reward our employees while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Savings Fund

• Paid Holidays

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

• Year-End Bonus

• Food Coupons

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin sex (including pregnancy) age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at .

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1