Sr. Director, Tariff Command Center

Avnet•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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! Sr. Director, Tariff Command Center Responsible for leading Avnet’s tariff mitigation strategy and execution, including cross functional coordination with Supplier / Customer management, Compliance, Logistics, Finance, and others. This leadership role drives end-to-end tariff management, optimization, recovery, supplier engagement, and operational execution across Avnet’s electronics and semiconductor distribution business. Serves as the company’s strategic point of contact for tariff impact forecasting, mitigation performance, and trade strategy both internally and externally.

Requirements

Proven track record of managing multiple senior level stakeholders, leading and managing tariff initiatives, including supplier engagement, cross-border compliance execution, ELT reporting, and optimizing tariff exposure
Deep expertise in import/export regulations, HTS classification, Incoterms, valuation, and international shipping models
Strong communicator with ability to balance relationship building and compliance enforcement
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
Strong understanding of trade-related financial levers including cost-benefit analysis, transfer pricing, and landed cost modeling
Experience in electronics, semiconductor, component distribution, or retail environments
Typically, 12+ years including 8+ years of management experience
Bachelor's / Advanced degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained
Extensive background with trade compliance, logistics, or sourcing roles, with demonstrated success leading tariff strategy and trade recovery programs in a high-tech, distribution, semiconductor or retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SAP, GTS, ACE, Integration Point, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar analytics platforms
Preferred certifications: U.S. Customs Broker License, CSCP, or CTL

Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of Avnet’s tariff mitigation and compliance strategies; strategies will target tariff mitigation while supporting inventory optimization, customer & supplier contract requirements, and logistics performance
Provides strategic insights to optimize various Avnet activities for tariff exposure across functions, which includes logistics execution, supplier engagement, and trade operations
Oversees end-to-end tariff process management, ensuring consistency in workflows, and documentation standards
Coordinates tariff cost forecasting, mitigation strategies, relative prioritization, and end-to-end accountability in partnership with internal stakeholders in Supply Chain, Logistics, and others
Leads supplier-facing tariff strategy and contract alignment, ensuring data readiness and continuous improvement of trade operations and service levels, including IOR assignment, COO/COD strategy, and First Sale Rule monitoring
Ensures alignment of tariff compliance requirements with operational performance and customer delivery commitments
Guides the development of enterprise tools and dashboards for tracking tariff recovery, exposure, and compliance metrics
Advises on country-of-origin structuring, classification, valuation, and Incoterms for shipments
Leads conversations with customs brokers, trade advisors, and regulatory agencies as needed to ensure compliance and advocacy alignment
Leads a high-performing team responsible for driving results in compliance, data integrity, trade controls, and logistics efficiency
Supports strategic customer programs with tariff exposure analysis and mitigation
Leads tariff drawback recovery to increase recovery percentage & expedite processes