Buyer

Job Opportunity At Avery Dennison Corporation

Avery Dennison Corporation is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are dedicated to 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, we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.

Job Title : Buyer / Planner

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 include :

• 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.

Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $79,300 / year. Actual salaries will vary within 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.

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.