Environmental Compliance Specialist

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Job Summary:

Our Environmental Compliance Specialist role collects, validates, and loads product compliance data to ensure that Avnet, a global service provider and distributor of electronic components, is in compliance with numerous environmental and safety legislations worldwide.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Collect product compliance data such as RoHS, REACH, SCIP, TSCA, PFAS, POPs, California Proposition 65, Conflict Minerals, UL, CE, etc.
• Validate data to ensure accuracy and maintain data in our systems of record
• Archive and maintain product compliance supporting evidence from suppliers
• Be able to explain the what, why, and when of product compliance requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders, and succinctly escalate data issues as necessary
• Review and work discrepancy reports to ensure consistent data within our systems
• Develop data rules to support the automation of product compliance data
• Keep informed of emerging product compliance developments throughout the world
• Support one-off product compliance requests from internal and external customers
• Manage lengthy customer BOM requests for product compliance data
• Provide periodic status reports which clearly highlight completed and pending work
• Achieve deadline, data fill, and data accuracy (quality) objectives
• Develop and maintain work instructions for product compliance processes, and provide training to other employees on product compliance topics
• Provide ongoing process improvement ideas in order to enhance our product compliance processes and framework

Skills:

• Able to communicate and interact effectively
• Strong English language skills
• Superior attention to details
• Able to efficiently manage multiple concurrent projects and correctly prioritize work
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Enthusiasm to deliver quality work
• Capacity to build strong and effective working relationships
• Mature data analysis skills
• Experience working with teams that cross international boundaries
• Proven experience of succeeding in a diverse and constantly changing environment
• Ability to understand and manage bespoke customer requirements

Work Experience:

• Typically, less than 2 years with bachelors or equivalent.
• Background or experience with electronic components is desired
• Prior experience crafting SQL queries for effective data retrieval, manipulation, and management is a plus
• Prior experience in obsolescence management is a plus

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Logistical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in Avnet s Bangalore office 4 days per week
• Must be able to work non-standard hours (e.g. partial UK/US Shift)

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.