Transportation Coordinator Import at Avnet in Chandler, AZ

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:

Perform transportation activities relating to both inbound/outbound routings for both domestic and international shipments.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Creates export documents including, but not limited to, commercial invoices, shipper’s letters of instruction, carrier waybills, and shipper’s export declaration for each international shipment.
• Delivering information to import broker, post clearance monitoring, resolving possible import issues.
• Reports mandatory export data to government agencies for each international shipment which meets the specified requirements.
• Researches and assists sales groups with pre and post shipment support which may include documentation requirements, shipment resolution and customs clearance issues.
• Creates necessary documentation to facilitate both domestic and international shipments.
• Screens transactions for license determination in accordance with export regulations.
• Catalogues department records and maintains and updates files in accordance with record retention policy.
• Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
• Works directly with carriers to ensure both pricing and service levels are achieved and maintained.
• Provides customer service through tracking, tracing, routing, supply-chain model creation and carrier management.
• May negotiate rates and follow-up audit to ensure accuracy.
• Identifies areas of operational opportunity, and creating and implementation of solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Extensive knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures, enabling a high level of contribution.
• Completes complex assignments requiring significant judgment, initiative and problem solving skills.
• Work is performed under minimal guidance and assigned in the form of desired expectations. Independent judgment is used to determine best approach and creativity is expected to achieve maximum results and handle new situations.
• Collaboration with internal or external contacts. May participate on teams for special assignments. Responds to requests from senior management, internal and/or external contacts.
• Actions may have significant impact to department as well as others. Errors may be difficult to detect and remedy and potentially result in loss of customer business, materials, money and/or time.

Work Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of five 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.
• 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.