Who We Are: We are Newark, an Avnet Company, 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. Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK. We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. 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. Job Summary: Perform transportation activities relating to both inbound/outbound routings for both domestic and international shipments. Principal Responsibilities: Responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and optimizing the flow of material shipments to company global locations and customers. Includes planning and executing the acquisition, distribution, and final disposal of resources, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time. Improve efficiency, reduce overall costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Plan the best case, fastest, most efficient transport of product from our centers to end customer. Review and analyze our current and/or available routes and delivery lanes by carrier and consolidate freight for optimal use of available cube space on cargo containers, trucks, etc. Determine which company global locations are best to ship to in order to best service our customers, or determine that a 3PL warehouse in a strategic location would be better and more cost efficient to service remote customers. Collect data and generate reports to support continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate with sales, supply chain, and transportation teams to facilitate sales goal accomplishment and minimize inventory levels while providing world-class service to our customers. Planning and Scheduling - creating and implementing logistics plans and schedules to optimize inventory storage, transportation, and delivery of goods. Collaboration and Communication - Work with internal teams, external partners (vendors, carriers, etc.) and customers to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations. Process Improvement - Continuously evaluate logistics operations to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Data Analysis - Using data to track performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions about logistics strategies. Compliance - ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and standards related to logistics operations. Other duties as assigned. Job Level Specifications: Mastery knowledge of the job, practices and procedures, as well as how it affects the organization. Develops process improvement for a wide variety of tasks. Consistently works on highly complex problems requiring independent action and decision-making. Determines best course of action to resolve problems and makes recommendations for improvement. Work is performed under little or no guidance and assigned in the form of broad objectives. Significant creativity and ingenuity are expected to recommend solutions to complex problems and additional challenges. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members. Frequent collaboration with management, external contacts and/or other teams. Coordinates efforts with other departments for optimal efficiency. May act as a point of contact for individuals internally and/or externally. Actions may impact the department and the organization. Errors may be difficult to detect and remedy and may require significant expenditure to resolve. Work Experience: Typically requires a minimum of eight years of related experience. Education and Certification(s): High School Diploma or equivalent Distinguishing Characteristics: Possession of basic understanding of transportation operations and world geography necessary to understand logistics events and create solutions. Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills are required. Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics principles highly desired. Position may require travel. 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. At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE® 500 technology solutions company with an extensive ecosystem that delivers design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise to customers at every stage of the product 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, or one of our companies, means being a part of a global team; we work collaboratively and with integrity, and do business the right way. At every turn we partner together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates deliver what is next in technology distribution. Avnet Companies: Avnet Abacus Avnet Embedded Avnet Integrated Avnet Manufacturing Services Avnet Silica EBV Elektronik element14 Farnell Hackster.io Newark
