Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Company Description We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at the Avery Dennison website.

Benefits include an Inclusive Healthcare Program, Retirement Savings Plan, Medical Coverage, and Paid Time Off.

Job Description As a Sr Buyer/Planner at Avery Dennison, you will play a key role in driving materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and supply chain projects to ensure optimized plant performance and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• This is an on-site role located at our Mt Prospect, IL facility.
• Drive short-term and long-term materials planning with all suppliers, including creating and maintaining supplier stocking strategies and VMI programs.
• Issue supplier POs to ensure optimized inventory levels, managing supplier production schedules and delivery to meet plant and customer needs.
• Support the global S&OP planning process, inventory management, and participate in the plant physical inventory process as needed.
• Build and maintain lasting partnerships with the global supply base, collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing tables, and maintain master data accuracy.
• Initiate and lead efforts in projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root cause analysis, product transitions, and cost-out analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, or purchasing (APICS, CPM, or equivalent certification preferred).

• Strong working knowledge of Supply / Demand Planning, MRP, and ERP concepts, as well as manufacturing and supply chain processes.

• Excellent analytical skills with problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.

• Proactive and collaborative working style with excellent verbal and written communication skills and project management abilities.

• Additional Information

• Pay Transparency

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per 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 travel requirements, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.