Q&A With Ingram Micro Employees
Ingram Micro employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Ingram Micro
The right culture makes all the difference. Ingram culture is one of hard work and rewards. People are very knowledgeable and willing to help fellow employees whenever possible.
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People oriented, collaboration, respect are the main
Getting my work done- solving problem
everyone gets along fairly well
What it's like to work at Ingram Micro
- Ingram Micro employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Ingram Micro report the work pace is extremely fast
- 78% of Ingram Micro employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Ingram Micro employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 50% of Ingram Micro employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Ingram Micro employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 64% of Ingram Micro employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Ingram Micro Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Ingram Micro?
You can't go wrong with business dress. While many managers may be ok with casual dress, I wouldn't take any chances.
Dress like you would for any professional interview. Minimum of jacket and dress pants for male, dress professionally for females.
Normal business atire. Ingram is business casual, but for interviews still dress your best
What is the dress code at Ingram Micro?
Supposedly, business casual. But I see people in jeans, sweatshirts and sneakers all the time. More people probably work in blue jeans than not.
business casual daily, that changes when clients are involved and based on position
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Ingram Micro?
The problem is that there is no culture across the board. It's a conservative, profit-driven company. Some locations have built their own culture and those are great places to work, but there is no purpose statement that drives an overall culture, not quality, not customer service, not teamwork, not safety, not sustainability...just maximize profits. To improve the culture, we'd need one in the first place and I think the company is too decentralized to get there.
Remove red tape. Fun is often frowned upon and results vary too much around your direct manager
What do people at Ingram Micro think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
His only focus seems to be financial growth. There are other things a CEO should be interested in as well. He sometimes pays lip service to how great the people are, but always comes across as harsh when the numbers aren't meeting his expectations. There've been way too many reorganizations (read layoffs) under him. He's well beyond retirement age and seems detached from the priorities of younger employees.
Alain has a solid direction. No concerns
How's the vacation policy at Ingram Micro?
Great vacation policy. Director and above unlimited.
Varies by manager. You get a set amount of PTO which is your vacation, sick leave and you coordinate with your manager. The more strict your manager, the less lenient they will be and vice versa.
How does Ingram Micro make decisions around promotions?
Very subjectively. Someone with little experience could be promoted just because his or her manager left. A lot of it is a popularity contest. Some people have been working their tails off for years only to be overlooked or even let go during reorganization.
This depends department by department. However, more often than not it depends if the manager likes you. Performance plays part, however, popularity is key. This has been proof for 5 years in a couple different departments.
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at Ingram Micro?
High school educated
What is the daily attire at Ingram Micro?
casual
What makes you the most proud about working at Ingram Micro?
My team.
How can I get hired at Ingram Micro as a recent grad?
There's no formula. Depends entirely on what the department needs. If it's an entry-level role, definitely apply.
What unique perks and benefits does Ingram Micro provide?
Nothing I'd consider unique compared to other workplaces, but depending on location, you may have more fun events, access to on-site free flu shots, a ping pong table or paid volunteer hours.
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Ingram Micro?
The best in the industry
What are your coworkers at Ingram Micro like?
Great people
What part of Ingram Micro's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Cloud is growing quicker but is difficult to transact
Does Ingram Micro have any remote positions?
Depends on the manager, there is no concrete policy about remote working. The company as a whole is still largely non-remote.








