Avery Dennison
Manufacturing
MaterialPlanner
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“Material Planner at Avery Dennison. Skills: Material planning, Inventory control, Vendor management. Manage and optimize raw material planning. Manage ordering processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve critical service objectives; Achieve critical inventory objectives; Enhance operational efficiency; Ensure accurate forecasting; Ensure timely ordering; Enhance raw planning; Enhance inventory management; Enhance service quality; Ensure seamless integration; Drive operational excellence
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving tools; A3 Thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years experience in scheduling, planning, or supply chain, Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, Proficiency in analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills, Ability to take ownership of issues and drive results, Capacity to initiate and lead change effectively, Customer focus with ability to anticipate and address needs, Competence in collaborating with cross-functional teams, Proficiency in enterprise lean sigma (ELS) problem-solving tools, Ability to work effectively with management and employees at all levels, Experience in process documentation and improvement initiatives
What You'll Do.
Manage and optimize raw material planning
Manage ordering processes
Manage inventory processes
Achieve service objectives
Achieve inventory objectives
Conduct analysis of raw material usage
Execute daily planning for web stock materials
Implement standardization of planning processes
Develop vendor management processes
Maintain vendor management processes
Execute accurate forecasting
Execute timely ordering
Spearhead projects to enhance raw planning
Spearhead projects to enhance inventory management
Spearhead projects to enhance service quality
Implement rigorous cycle counts
Implement loss reduction initiatives
Provide support for new product introductions
Provide support for transitions
Resolve invoice exceptions
Coordinate international orders
Contribute to optimization of sales order management
Execute key inventory initiatives
Oversee daily editor schedule
Prioritize critical items
Undertake additional responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Operations teams; Scheduling teams; Engineering teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at [www.averydennison.com](http://www.averydennison.com). Key Responsibilities: * Strategically manage and optimize raw material planning, ordering, and inventory processes to achieve critical service and inventory objectives. * Conduct comprehensive analysis of raw material usage, execute daily planning for web stock materials, and implement standardization of planning processes to enhance operational efficiency. * Develop and maintain robust vendor management processes for accurate forecasting and timely ordering. * Spearhead mission-critical projects to enhance raw planning, inventory management, and service quality, including implementing rigorous cycle counts and loss reduction initiatives. * Provide essential support for new product introductions and transitions to ensure seamless integration into existing processes. * Efficiently resolve invoice exceptions and coordinate international orders through meticulous collaboration with relevant departments. * Contribute to the optimization of sales
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