Buyer bei Avery Dennison

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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Avery Dennison, has an immediate opening for an experienced Supply Chain professional to fulfill the role of Buyer/ Planner. This role will report into the Global Supply Chain Manager and prepare business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics. The individual will focus on activities related to Buying, Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory / Material Control. The role will also focus on improvements to processes and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data to ensure efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from the Global Supply Chain  Manager to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies and implementation of key business objectives.

• Lead and improve component parts and finished goods planning and ordering processes: conduct daily planning / ordering for all component parts and finished goods; analyze usage in response to demand or supply changes; improve and standardize daily planning processes.

• Maintain and improve vendor management processes, including Supplier Scorecard and Forecasting.

• Place purchase orders with Domestic and International Suppliers, perform proper follow up and confirmation, ensure prices and rates in accordance to company guidelines and standards

• Manage site component part and finished goods inventory to achieve service and inventory objectives and assist with site inventory management processes (cycle counts, loss reduction projects, SLOB inventory).

• Provide detailed costing information as required by Finance.

• Identify and lead projects to improve component part and finished goods planning, inventory management, and service.

• Provide support for new product development or transitions.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or other related degree needed.

• 4-5 years previous scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience. Knowledge of General Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics required.

• Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.

• Machinists background a plus.

• Experience with International purchasing a plus.

• Results oriented focus and ability to take ownership to resolve issues.

• Flexibility and willingness to initiate change and lead change.

• High customer focus: ability to proactively identify and meet customer needs.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

• Ability to use ELS problem solving tools to identify root cause, including A3 Thinking, or other lean methodology.

• Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.

• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Lotus Notes and MFG Pro, Oracle or equivalent ERP systems.

Additional qualifications:

• APICS certification preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $79,300 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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