Senior Inventory Planning Coordinator

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

• Based on properly authorized customer demand, analyze materials and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to the concerned teams.
• Analyze and plan material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels. 
• Make comparative cost analyses in order to determine the most effective and efficient options for scheduling, inventory, production, distribution, and transportation.
• Develop and implement supply chain, material management, and logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products in order to enhance product flow.
• Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyze requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. 
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports. 
• Coordinate supply chain, material management, and logistics activities with internal/external customers.
• Prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, distribution, general business conditions and other related areas.
• Participate or lead process effectiveness and continuous improvement projects.
• Implement lean concepts and continuous improvements regarding supply chain, material management, and logistics systems and processes.
• Coordinate the business planning process (S&OP process) involving all the business functions (Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, Production, Warehouse & Shipping, Finance…) to ensure excellent customer service at optimized cost
• Be primarily responsible for capacity planning for the designated product line, coordinates with the operations teams to develop robust supply strategies that will drive improvement in service and cost
• Work with regional Supply Chain Planning teams and the country Demand Planning contacts (who will be charged with capturing and aggregating demand information from the country commercial organizations)
• Initiate and coordinate special Lean/Sigma and Kaizen projects (e.g. Inventory Reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory…) in the designated product line(s)

• Experience in Printing Manufacturing Industry is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, Logistics, Business, or related field. 4+ years SML or related experience. 
• Product or production process knowledge in Offset, PFL, RFID, Flexo and Thermal preferred
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and detail-oriented. 
• Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion.
• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements
• Proficient understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics and all related focus areas.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and function specific software.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, some macros or script writing skills preferred.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Good project management and business partnering skills.
• Green Belt or ELS certification preferred.

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:  

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment 
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com