Customer Service Representative

Company: Avnet, Inc.
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 4, 2025

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:

Responds to customer inquiries, expedites critical orders, communicates dispositions, researches and resolves issues, and researches orders.

Principal Responsibilities:

* May provide quote preparation, order tracking, backlog processing, invoicing, returns, discrepancy resolution, customer credit problems and/or other such support to sales team members and/or external customers (including order expediting, stock queries, reporting and stock rotation).
* May Identify, investigate, and participate in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
* Ensures that good customer relations are maintained and customer claims and complaints are resolved fairly, effectively and in accordance with consumer laws.
* Maintains and updates electronic and/or hard copy records as required.
* 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:

* Must have computer, email, phone, communication and problem solving skills.
* Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
* May require fluency in more than one language.
* SAP and Excel experience is a plus.

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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.

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