Director, Global Logistics Operations

**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 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. 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 what's next at Avnet! **Job Summary:** Oversees global logistics team responsible for guiding and driving warehouse best in class standards, freight optimization, trade operations and strategic action project management. Responsible for some or all of the following processes: best in class standards for freight analytics and optimization, trade operations, packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, stock handling, storing, distribution and inventory support. Provides high quality, cost effective, and efficient service to meet current and future demands. Optimizes facilities utilization, process execution and compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulations. Provides oversight and direction for assigned employees, financial and operational activities. **Principal Responsibilities:** + Driving Global Freight optimization in partnership with Regional Logistics Teams. + Driving Trade optimization and compliance, including but not limited to the utilization of FTZ's, Bonded Warehouses & Carriers, DDB's and all associated tools and processes. + Oversees Center-of-Excellence team that guides launch, audit, and new capability deployment across global logistics facilities. + Oversees logistics planning in the Global SIOP process, executing through regional logistics teams. + Guide sizable, cross-functional logistics operations teams to meet or exceed Global KPI. + Develop and launch Global operational policies and procedures for optimized performance and profit. + Forge solid Global relationships with internal and external business partners, building consensus across multiple organizational levels. + Manages order fulfillment from stored inventory, meeting customer requirements and inspection/testing processes; order shipments within time commitments in the most cost effective manner; communication with customers regarding any fulfillment issues or problems. + Manages inventory through periodic and special inventory counts, reconciles discrepancies, and ensures accuracy including returns of defective materials. + Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and processed appropriately. + Plans, develops and/or implements quality assurance procedures. Evaluates quality deviations to determine cause, effect, and corrective measures. Surveys customers periodically regarding accuracy, quality, efficiency, adherence to specifications and overall customer experience. + Ensures work area is well maintained and in compliance with all safety regulations and department policies including ESD requirements. + Ensures equipment is safe, in good repair, functioning appropriately and calibrated to be in full compliance with required military, ISO and other quality standards. Participates in the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of new equipment or equipment enhancements. + Creates, reviews, updates, presents, manages and/or contributes to statistical, narrative, financial regularly scheduled and ad hoc written and oral reports and presentations. + Assesses productivity measures, identifies trends and monitors department activity. + Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics. + Other duties as assigned. **Job Level Specifications:** + Provides leadership and direction through managers and senior managers. Accountable for the performance and results of a major function that has cross-organizational impact and is comprised of multiple departments and/or teams. + Establishes policies appropriate for the function. Interprets and recommends modifications to enterprise-wide policies and practices. Adapts and executes functional business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies. Responsible for efficient utilization of significant resources within the function. + Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior management and results assessed with a long-term perspective. Decisions are guided by functional strategy and priorities. + Collaborates with senior management and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Routinely conducts briefings for senior management and/or key external contacts. Influences senior management or customers/clients. + Decisions likely have serious impact on the overall success or failure of a function. Erroneous decisions or recommendations result in critical delays or modifications to company objectives and cause long-term harm to business operations. **Work Experience:** + Typically 10+ years including 5+ years of management experience **Education and Certification(s):** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. \#LI-AMER **What We Offer:** Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet's 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 + 401K and Pension Plan + Paid Holidays + Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption) + Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance + Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance + Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account + Education Assistance + Employee Development Resources + Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs 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 (888) 994-7669.