Job Summary:
Provides analytical support for developing a forward-looking strategy positioning the business for long-range goal attainment and sustainable competitive advantage. Assists in evaluating opportunities for acquisition or partnership where those opportunities could accelerate the planned strategy.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Aggregates, analyzes and monitors relevant trend and competitive information to assess the impact on future business strategy.
- Provides data derived from external sources, customer insights and analytics, competitive benchmarking and ongoing user research enabling informed decisions and strategically sound recommendations to executives and business management.
- Supports growth strategies enterprise-wide by working with the business to conduct modeling, forecasting, gap analyses, and scenario planning designed to support high-level corporate strategy development and regional operational planning.
- Facilitates strategic thinking, investment alignment, and operational planning processes throughout the business.
- Leads key strategic development initiatives which support the long-term growth plans and profitability objectives. Manages stakeholders, conducts workshops, reports on progress, assists with implementation in the business.
- Working closely with the communications and marketing teams, develops communications addressing the company's global strategy and strategic initiatives to engage and inform stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Develops online presence through all digital channels globally to drive and maintain competitive differentiation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Level Specifications:
- Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
- Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
- Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
- May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
- Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.
Work Experience:
- Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
Job Applicant EMEA Imprints
What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology.
Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
