Supply Chain Program Manager

About Us

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 by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being part of a global team where we collaborate with integrity and do business the right way. For over a century, we’ve partnered to help our customers, suppliers, and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer forecasts and trends using Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) concepts, working with customers and sales to plan and buy to forecast.
• Prepare forecast models, liaising with internal and external stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, and sales—to assess the feasibility of forecasting requirements.
• Apply inventory management discipline to assess inventory levels and aging.
• Participate in program setup and maintenance (e.g., part profile, new part add, End of Life (EOL), transitions, model changes) and recommend modifications to enhance efficiency and revenue.
• May be assigned specific customer accounts or cross/multi-supplier solutions.
• Negotiate and collaborate with suppliers on channel and distributor policy decisions that impact the supply chain.
• Monitor current supplier/company business processes to lead or drive the development of new or improved supply chains that improve profitability, enable sales, and enhance partner satisfaction.
• Align the company’s goals and objectives with suppliers to ensure mutual goals are achieved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in the discipline.
• Competent in all job functions with a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
• Work is performed independently, requiring judgment and discretion; may receive limited guidance for new assignments.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization.
• Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or organization; failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in project delays, loss of revenue, or additional resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Benefits

• 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 (Wellness, Leadership Development, Mentorship Programs)

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