Company Description
About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at
www.averydennison.com
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Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role is key to ensuring the timely availability of materials, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and coordinating seamlessly between suppliers, production, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proven MRP/ERP experience, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your Mission:
Material Planning (MRP): Develop, update, and execute material plans aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts.- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, apply safety stock strategies, and prevent shortages or excess.
- Supplier Coordination: Follow up on purchase orders, expedite deliveries, and solve supply disruptions.
- Data Accuracy: Maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and master data in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
- Reporting & KPIs: Prepare reports on OTIF, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy to support decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Logistics to ensure smooth material flow.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including delays and quality issues.
Qualifications
What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.- Experience: 3–5 years in material planning, inventory management, or similar supply chain roles in manufacturing.
- Systems: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
- Languages: Intermediate–Advanced English for supplier and cross-functional communication.
Knowledge:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
- Clear and effective communicator.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
We offer:
- Attractive salary package
- Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
- International environment
- A growing team with good spirit!
Additional Information
Each of us, Every day! Eight Values. One Team!
We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.