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Avnet, Inc.

Sr. Director, Tariff Command Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,800.00 - $140,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
401k
Pension Plan
Paid holidays
Family support
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Education Assistance
Employee development resources
Employee wellness
Leadership development
Mentorship programs

Job Description

Avnet is a renowned global technology distributor and solutions company, recognized as a FORTUNE 500 enterprise with deep industry expertise. With over a century of experience, Avnet delivers advanced design, supply chain, and logistics solutions that help customers navigate every stage of a product's lifecycle. The company is committed to innovation and building strong relationships with some of the biggest names in the technology sector. Avnet’s collaborative and integrity-driven culture fosters an environment where employees can thrive by working together across borders and functions. The company prides itself on being a trusted partner worldwide, offering its employees a front row... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Typically 12+ years including 8+ years of management experience
  • Extensive background with trade compliance, logistics, or sourcing roles
  • Demonstrated success leading tariff strategy and trade recovery programs in a high-tech, distribution, semiconductor or retail environment
  • Ability to manage multiple senior level stakeholders and lead tariff initiatives
  • Deep understanding of import/export regulations, HTS classification, Incoterms, valuation, and international shipping models
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with trade-related financial levers such as cost-benefit analysis, transfer pricing, and landed cost modeling
  • Experience in electronics, semiconductor or related distribution environments

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of managing multiple senior level stakeholders
  • Deep expertise in import/export regulations, HTS classification, Incoterms, valuation, and international shipping models
  • Strong communication skills 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
  • Proficiency with SAP, GTS, ACE, Integration Point, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar analytics platforms
  • Preferred certifications such as U.S. Customs Broker License, CSCP, or CTL

Job Duties

  • Leads the development and implementation of Avnet's tariff mitigation and compliance strategies
  • Provides strategic insights to optimize various Avnet activities for tariff exposure across functions, including 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 and expedite processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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