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Synnex

3.5 out of 5

3.5 overall rating from 34 employee reviews

5 out of 55.06 months ago

Senior Business Development Manager

'12 Years and Still going Strong. Excellent Staff Retention at Synnex!'AustraliaOver 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

This role has allowed me to develop excellent insights not only into the workings of a multi-billion dollar Australian company but some of the worlds largest organisation...

The challenges

Like any organisation if you want to excel you have to work hard, come up with new ideas and think outside the box. Sometimes you have to shout a little louder to be hea...
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3 out of 53.03 years ago

Administration Officer

'Learn a lot about other people and how to organise yourself to meet deadlines.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia5 to 6 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Vendor pays for free lunch every now and them but warehouse staff always seem to miss out. Last year Christmas party was fantastic, best I been to but you have to be per...

The challenges

Communication is an issue as so many different languages are spoken there, due to the different nationally and some staff come are cross a bit rude due to the culture dif...
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2 out of 52.01 year ago

Freight Handler

'Not good'Lidcombe NSW, Australia7 to 8 years in the role, former employee

The good things

The only good thing was a free lunch once a month

The challenges

The pay is monthly and the management is terrible
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4 out of 54.02 years ago

Warehouse Admin

'Will love to work there again.'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Great team and great Manager who was always supportive.

The challenges

A bit of difficulty in having conversation with ware house team due to language restriction but somehow overcame that.
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3 out of 53.03 years ago

Entry Level Position

'Poor management skilled bosses showing off luxury holidays all year round'former employee

The good things

Overall friendly team environment.

The challenges

No career development and pays as low as legally possible with little hope to get to the top.
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4 out of 54.03 years ago

Manager - MIS Division

'Love my job and people I work with, but wish for better life/work balance'Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOver 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

People are friendly and helpful

The challenges

Staff benefits are limited
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4 out of 54.02 years ago

Sales Representative

'Fantastic career and learning experiences and great friendships made'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Diverse company with lots of opportunities, if you work hard and put your hand up for new challenges you'll get rewarded with career options and better salary. Also found...

The challenges

Conflicting messages from different department managers can make it hard for employees
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5 out of 55.03 years ago

Junior Assistant Accountant

'Good experience'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Team work and diversity

The challenges

Not really any challenges for my roll
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4 out of 54.03 years ago

HR Manager

'Learning, progressive, great team and challenging'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia11 to 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Growing company, many opportunities for development , open door policy

The challenges

Very fast and competitive environment for the industry
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4 out of 54.03 years ago

Order Picker

'Overall good experience'Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

The good things

Overall it was a good job, good work good pay and pleasant environment

The challenges

Communication between employees and employers could be improved
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5 out of 55.03 years ago

Microsoft Volume Licensing Administrator

'Go Billions or go home!'former employee

The good things

Combination of great products & managers! It's amazing on how the CEO still having his hands on the operation side of the business at times. Great culture as well which i...

The challenges

The company is growing too rapidly hence there's so many changes, upgrades, where things can all happen at the same time which can caused operation catastrophy
Read more

3 out of 53.03 years ago

Graphic Designer

'Made many good friends there but wished my role and work was valued more.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia7 to 8 years in the role, former employee

The good things

People are generally very nice to work with. Very diverse and generally happy & positive atmosphere. CEO and company have good intentions and business ethics.

The challenges

Remuneration is average. Not a lot of encouragement or career advancement and sometimes have a blame culture rather than solutions focus. Felt expendable.
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4 out of 54.01 year ago

Sales Representative

'Good environment but low salaries'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Relaxed environment. Supportive management

The challenges

Salaries below market average
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5 out of 55.03 years ago

HR Truck Driver

'It's fine working with Synnex'Lidcombe, New South Wales, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee

The good things

You work at your own pace, no rush

The challenges

Get the boxes right, otherwise each costs a little too much
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5 out of 55.03 years ago

Supply Chain And Purchasing Planner

'Best place for people who have just graduated.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Lots of things to learn, many people to share life

The challenges

Low salary, too much tasks sometimes
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5 out of 55.03 years ago

Courier Driver

'You get to drive around take your time and chat to clients'former employee

The good things

No timed deliveries

The challenges

Finding stuff to do back at the depot
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4 out of 54.03 years ago

Sales Administration Officer

'Inputting orders and invoicing using inbuilt ERP system, • Assisting customers v...'Lyndhurst, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Management was very helpful with arranging my working hours.

The challenges

Sales Targets
Respond all the customer enquiries comes during the day within little time available.
Read more

2 out of 52.03 years ago

Rather Not Say

'No career development - management blinded by their own agenda'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia5 to 6 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Peers/colleagues are generally nice... good to work with

The challenges

Management has no clue
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4 out of 54.03 years ago

On Call Casual Warehouse Assistant

'Most legal company and it makes your work feels worth it.'Surry Hills, New South Wales, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

The good things

People are mostly friendly. You get a nice pay and it follows the law.

The challenges

Not much, and not too hard at work
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2 out of 52.03 months ago

Warehouse Store Person

'Stay away from this company. Bad culture, no investment in equipment and staff n...'Melbourne VIC, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Had a great team leader and team.

The challenges

Workload was overwhelming, limited resources, wages very low. Staff treated with no respect.
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SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page. SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through www.seek.com.au.

5 out of 55.06 months ago

Senior Business Development Manager

'12 Years and Still going Strong. Excellent Staff Retention at Synnex!'AustraliaOver 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

This role has allowed me to develop excellent insights not only into the workings of a multi-billion dollar Australian company but some of the worlds largest organisation...

The challenges

Like any organisation if you want to excel you have to work hard, come up with new ideas and think outside the box. Sometimes you have to shout a little louder to be hea...
Read more

5 out of 55.03 years ago

Microsoft Volume Licensing Administrator

'Go Billions or go home!'former employee

The good things

Combination of great products & managers! It's amazing on how the CEO still having his hands on the operation side of the business at times. Great culture as well which i...

The challenges

The company is growing too rapidly hence there's so many changes, upgrades, where things can all happen at the same time which can caused operation catastrophy
Read more

What's it like to work at your company?

No one knows better than you what it's like to work for your employer. Have your say and leave a review

Write an anonymous review

3 out of 53.03 years ago

Administration Officer

'Learn a lot about other people and how to organise yourself to meet deadlines.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia5 to 6 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Vendor pays for free lunch every now and them but warehouse staff always seem to miss out. Last year Christmas party was fantastic, best I been to but you have to be per...

The challenges

Communication is an issue as so many different languages are spoken there, due to the different nationally and some staff come are cross a bit rude due to the culture dif...
Read more

3 out of 53.03 years ago

Graphic Designer

'Made many good friends there but wished my role and work was valued more.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia7 to 8 years in the role, former employee

The good things

People are generally very nice to work with. Very diverse and generally happy & positive atmosphere. CEO and company have good intentions and business ethics.

The challenges

Remuneration is average. Not a lot of encouragement or career advancement and sometimes have a blame culture rather than solutions focus. Felt expendable.
Read more

2 out of 52.01 year ago

Freight Handler

'Not good'Lidcombe NSW, Australia7 to 8 years in the role, former employee

The good things

The only good thing was a free lunch once a month

The challenges

The pay is monthly and the management is terrible
Read more

4 out of 54.01 year ago

Sales Representative

'Good environment but low salaries'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Relaxed environment. Supportive management

The challenges

Salaries below market average
Read more

4 out of 54.02 years ago

Warehouse Admin

'Will love to work there again.'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Great team and great Manager who was always supportive.

The challenges

A bit of difficulty in having conversation with ware house team due to language restriction but somehow overcame that.
Read more

5 out of 55.03 years ago

HR Truck Driver

'It's fine working with Synnex'Lidcombe, New South Wales, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee

The good things

You work at your own pace, no rush

The challenges

Get the boxes right, otherwise each costs a little too much
Read more

3 out of 53.03 years ago

Entry Level Position

'Poor management skilled bosses showing off luxury holidays all year round'former employee

The good things

Overall friendly team environment.

The challenges

No career development and pays as low as legally possible with little hope to get to the top.
Read more

5 out of 55.03 years ago

Supply Chain And Purchasing Planner

'Best place for people who have just graduated.'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Lots of things to learn, many people to share life

The challenges

Low salary, too much tasks sometimes
Read more

4 out of 54.03 years ago

Manager - MIS Division

'Love my job and people I work with, but wish for better life/work balance'Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOver 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

People are friendly and helpful

The challenges

Staff benefits are limited
Read more

5 out of 55.03 years ago

Courier Driver

'You get to drive around take your time and chat to clients'former employee

The good things

No timed deliveries

The challenges

Finding stuff to do back at the depot
Read more

4 out of 54.02 years ago

Sales Representative

'Fantastic career and learning experiences and great friendships made'Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Diverse company with lots of opportunities, if you work hard and put your hand up for new challenges you'll get rewarded with career options and better salary. Also found...

The challenges

Conflicting messages from different department managers can make it hard for employees
Read more

4 out of 54.03 years ago

Sales Administration Officer

'Inputting orders and invoicing using inbuilt ERP system, • Assisting customers v...'Lyndhurst, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Management was very helpful with arranging my working hours.

The challenges

Sales Targets
Respond all the customer enquiries comes during the day within little time available.
Read more

5 out of 55.03 years ago

Junior Assistant Accountant

'Good experience'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Team work and diversity

The challenges

Not really any challenges for my roll
Read more

2 out of 52.03 years ago

Rather Not Say

'No career development - management blinded by their own agenda'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia5 to 6 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Peers/colleagues are generally nice... good to work with

The challenges

Management has no clue
Read more

4 out of 54.03 years ago

HR Manager

'Learning, progressive, great team and challenging'Melbourne, Victoria, Australia11 to 12 years in the role, current employee

The good things

Growing company, many opportunities for development , open door policy

The challenges

Very fast and competitive environment for the industry
Read more

4 out of 54.03 years ago

On Call Casual Warehouse Assistant

'Most legal company and it makes your work feels worth it.'Surry Hills, New South Wales, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

The good things

People are mostly friendly. You get a nice pay and it follows the law.

The challenges

Not much, and not too hard at work
Read more

4 out of 54.03 years ago

Order Picker

'Overall good experience'Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

The good things

Overall it was a good job, good work good pay and pleasant environment

The challenges

Communication between employees and employers could be improved
Read more

2 out of 52.03 months ago

Warehouse Store Person

'Stay away from this company. Bad culture, no investment in equipment and staff n...'Melbourne VIC, Australia1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

The good things

Had a great team leader and team.

The challenges

Workload was overwhelming, limited resources, wages very low. Staff treated with no respect.
Read more

SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page. SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through www.seek.com.au.

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