.Responsible for purchasing, order management & logistics to mitigate risk & enable profitability. Aligns with planning, sales & matrix teams in support of the business group's strategies and financial goals. Such activities may include the following as well as other duties as assigned:**Essential Duties & Responsibilities Required**:- Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns & have predictable & accurate supplier on time delivery- Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping & delivery information is accurate in Tech Data's systems and ensures post PO placement updates are complete following PO backlog management process to include tracking, reporting & communication with matrix team members along with working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries- Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping & delivery commitments to include system and process improvements at both Tech Data and the Supplier Works with Tech Data's Warehouse's & Logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received & delivered on time and lead/drive/support process improvements- Manages non-conforming inventory, including product disposition and process for DOAs & In Process Failures Provides timely communication to planners, sales & customer operations on order status and problem resolution- Assists in managing inventory aging & fill rate including disposition - stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business- Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities- Performs other duties as assigned**Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required**:- Foundational knowledge of specialized job functions, industry practices and standards acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level- Develops solutions to defined tasks, typical problems and projects appropriate in scope and complexity.- Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.- Receives initial direction and work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality.- Interacts mostly with immediate management and other professionals within the department or function.- Actions typically affect own work assignments and department but erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources from within the department to remedy.**Work Experience**:- Typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent**Education and Certification(s)**:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience**Cultural Competency Requirements:- Within Tech Data diversity is one of our fundamental shared values
