Demand Planner

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Demand Planner role is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products. In this role, you will create and maintain forecast models for different product lines, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and other sources. This role leads the dialogue each month with key counterparts in Sales and Marketing to gain insights and works closely with the SIOP team to contribute in the monthly S&OP process. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of the demand planning function.  
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast accuracy. 
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. 
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Commercial Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts. 
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool. 
• Provide input to the Inventory Planning team to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs. 
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning  
• Collaborate with operations and inventory planning to develop a plan that maximizes asset utilization and supports excellent customer service. 
• Facilitate regular Demand Reviews with sales, marketing, and site representatives.
• Review drivers behind Demand Above Plan caused stockout, and work with sales to obtain updated customer forecast information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related discipline is required,  APICS certified preferred. 
• 2 plus years of operations planning experience in a manufacturing environment.   
• Proficiency with forecasting and MRP tools. 
• High level of computer proficiency required.  (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Oracle ERP systems, etc) 
• Preferred experience with Demantra or DM Cloud demand planning software. 
• High degree of commitment, initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment, facilitate meetings and influence others. 
• Ability to work well under pressure, while recognizing and addressing systemic issues. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Experience in forecasting and mathematical trend analysis. 
• Self motivated, results driven individual with a proven track record of process implementation.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $75275 - $92000/ 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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