Environmental Product Compliance Manager

Role Overview

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Avnet's global environmental product compliance framework, ensuring our distributed products meet evolving regulatory requirements around the world.
• Developing and maintaining environmental product compliance policies, processes and governance frameworks to support global regulatory compliance.
• Analysing compliance obligations, risks and potential solutions through detailed cost-benefit assessments and recommending effective business strategies.
• Acting as the primary subject matter expert for environmental product compliance matters across Avnet.
• Providing guidance and consultation to internal teams, suppliers and customers on environmental compliance requirements and best practices.
• Creating and delivering training, compliance resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance organisational understanding and awareness.
• Producing clear and engaging compliance communications that demonstrate Avnet's environmental compliance programmes and capabilities.
• Monitoring global regulatory developments, industry standards and customer expectations to ensure policies remain current and effective.
• Managing third-party compliance service providers, reviewing deliverables, monitoring performance and ensuring audit readiness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align compliance strategies with business objectives, customer requirements and supplier expectations.
• Representing Avnet at industry forums, professional associations and external events to support compliance initiatives and strengthen Avnet's market presence.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and future growth of the environmental product compliance function, including the potential leadership of a specialist team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience within environmental product compliance, product stewardship, regulatory compliance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of global environmental product regulations, including areas such as extended producer responsibility (EPR), product safety legislation and chemical substance compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business processes and guidance.
• The ability to assess compliance risks and conduct cost-benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working across multiple regions, cultures and business functions within a global organisation.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong technical proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems such as SAP, content management platforms and emerging technologies including AI-based tools.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• A supporting team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management.
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday.
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days working from home).
• Private Medical Insurance
• Single cover only.
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car and Cycle to work Schemes.