Global Materials Specialist II

Avnet•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Provides global support to Material and Product Management teams by driving resolution of financial and inventory-related issues. Plays a key role in ensuring product availability to the sales organization, supporting global supply strategies and financial objectives.

Requirements

Applies foundational knowledge of supply chain operations, inventory management, and industry practices, developed through education and/or relevant experience.
Solves routine to moderately complex problems using established processes and analytical judgment.
Exercises independent judgment in day-to-day responsibilities, with initial guidance and periodic review for quality and accuracy.
Collaborates primarily within the function, including management and cross-functional partners such as Sales and Program Management.
Decisions primarily impact individual responsibilities and departmental outcomes, with potential downstream effects on broader operational performance.
Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Knowledge of SAP is ideal

Responsibilities

Support global supply chain operations across the full lifecycle of materials, including procurement, handling, storage, packaging, and delivery.
Manage and track QAS and excess inventory issues, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with financial targets.
Partner with global Material and Product teams to support day-to-day operational and inventory management activities.
Facilitate and coordinate key stages of the inventory lifecycle, including procurement, processing, delivery, and pricing.
Analyze and interpret data to generate actionable insights for Materials and Sales teams; structure outputs to support decision-making.
Serve as a liaison between Sales and Program Management, ensuring visibility to order status, issue resolution, and customer impact.
Works with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements.
Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of global stock transfer activities.
Other duties as assigned.