CRN Exclusive: Ingram Micro conducts round of layoffs, with more to come

This is the second round of cuts for the distributor and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop

Ingram Micro is going through another round of layoffs, including axing some of its middle managers, although the distributor has been holding the full extent of its workforce reductions close to its chest.

More can be expected as the California-based distributor expects to close an advanced logistics facility this summer.

CRN US has learned via multiple sources at Ingram Micro that the company has had a few rounds of layoffs, the most recent of which happened last week.

It is uncertain how many people were laid off.

However, Ingram Micro and industry sources told CRN US that a number of middle management employees were let go during this round.

One former employee who was recently laid off from Ingram Micro who requested anonymity told us via email that the recent layoff rounds seemed to have "no rhyme or reason" in terms of who was let go and who was retained.

"The messaging from leadership is always the same, you're the CEO of your career, feel free to go elsewhere; they don't even make an attempt to alleviate the low morale or fear of being in the next round of layoffs in a few months or to keep quality staff," the former employee said.

Kirk Robinson, executive vice president and president of the company's North America business, told employees via an email dated 22 February addressed to "Team" that the company made the "difficult decision" to do a workforce reduction.

CRN US received a copy of that email, and the authenticity was confirmed by an Ingram Micro spokesperson.

"You may have heard that today we made the difficult decision to undergo a small reduction in force within our US organisation to align our resources with our current business environment.

"This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact this has on our valued team members.

"We are committed to supporting all affected employees through this transition and are providing comprehensive assistance, including severance packages and outplacement resources.

"Be assured that our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our channel partners and associates remains unchanged, and we are confident that the steps we are taking will position the company for long-term success," Robinson wrote.

Ingram Micro declined to discuss the layoffs. However, a spokesperson from the distributor told us via email that it will close its advanced logistics facility in Missouri, at the end June, which will result in the elimination of 60 positions.

"This decision was made as part of a larger optimisation plan to provide efficiency and utilisation of our processing facilities, and we realise these changes are significant to those impacted.

"We will continue to serve our customers and partners in the region through our advanced logistics centre located in South Carolina," the spokesperson wrote.

CJ Fairfield contributed to this story.