Supply Chain Transportation Specialist - Richfield, OH, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

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 product's lifecycle.

Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share.

We're 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.

For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology.

We are Newark, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair.

From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7.

With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.

We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.

Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

Responsible for purchasing, order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability. Aligns purchases with the business strategies and financial goals.

Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.

Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in company's systems.

Ensures post Purchase Order (PO) placement updates are complete following PO backlog management process to include tracking, reporting and communication with matrix team members along with working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries.

Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments to include system and process improvements at both company and the supplier.

Works with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements.

Manages non-conforming inventory, including product disposition and in-process failures.
Provides timely communication to planners, sales and customer operations on order status and problem resolution.

Assists in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition - stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business.

Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities.

Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.

May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Work Experience:
Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow.

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.

401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

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