Inventory Control Specialist | Master Data

Job description

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: Applies expertise in an assigned commodity set responsible for one or more of the following functions: customer inventory set-up and maintenance, parts data accuracy, content integrity, systems integrity, pricing rule application, cross reference and configuration data applications and other related activities. Supports materials, sales and/or other support operations team members. Principal Responsibilities: Builds inventory part data list and/or pricing rules in system tools to ensure supplier specifications and company strategies are met. Creates, maintains, and audits inventory/pricing data, automated rules, pricing set-ups, margin levels, processes, configurations, cross reference detail, preference management and other related systems aspects to ensure system integrity and compliance to established governance requirements. Proactively notifies and educates the materials, product, sales and/or other support operations team members regarding new/existing vendor pricing programs and conditions, product change updates, product end-of-life updates, price increases, process changes, price approval requirements, etc. Tests system to ensure proper configuration set-up. Troubleshoots and resolves systems issues related to inventory and/or pricing. Resolves issues via training, updates to inventory and/or pricing file or system defects/enhancement identification. Maintains required documentation. May provide customer/supplier analytic data for periodic business reviews and performance reports. May establish new vendors, new programs from suppliers and/or internal customers, performs mass data loads. May train other support operations team members regarding job role and responsibilities, systems, processes, negotiations, supplier reviews and related activities. Proficiently applies expertise when working with system related tools. Other duties as assigned. Job Level Specifications: Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level. Develops solutions to defined tasks, typical assignments and projects. May be solved by the application of specialized foundational knowledge, using existing approaches and solutions. Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality. Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department or function. Actions typically affect own work assignments and department. Erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources to remedy. Work Experience: Typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent. Education and Certification(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. #LI-HYBRID 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 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. 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