Supply Chain Specialist

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.

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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Specialist will drive production efficiency and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the planning function. 

The Main Tasks Will Be:

• Ensure effective dialogue and coordination between Sales and Production teams.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of ERP system flows.
• Manage and execute order creation and tracking within the Oracle system.
• Lead the team in implementing necessary changes within Oracle to prevent potential shipment errors.
• Actively utilize the Fabrika Teksas program.
• Conduct and share weekly supplier service performance analyses; weekly follow-up and communication with subcontractors.
• Analyze and plan material requirements (MRP) by determining the necessary quantities and materials to ensure optimum inventory levels.
• Conduct feasibility studies across production, sales, distribution, and general business conditions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for assigned categories within the scope of responsibility.
• Prepare and ensure the monthly/weekly/daily demand plan (demand-capacity balance).
• Provide demand forecasts to the Production team; execute short, mid, and long-term forecasting and planning for molds/tools.
• Archive and maintain records of all demands and forecasts.
• Provide support to the Shipping and Warehouse departments when required.
• Follow up on subcontractor (fason) orders with the relevant companies.
• Verify the prices of incoming goods against the quoted price and the price stated on the delivery note and/or invoice.
• Conduct on-site inspections of subcontractor production when necessary.
• Control and verify vendor invoices.
• Ensure timely and complete approval of incoming documents and forward them to the Finance department.
• Monitor the shipment process (cargo, transport, customs) for procured products.
• Participate in annual capacity and planning studies.
• Continuously monitor and control the actual performance of the designated product line against targets via weekly/monthly reports, preparing gap analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely resolution of potential timeline issues and guide the teams accordingly.
• Respond to status report requests originating from global or local stakeholders.
• Participate in specialized Lean/Six Sigma and Kaizen projects (e.g., Inventory Reduction) within assigned product groups.
• Adjust Purchase Orders based on insufficient or minimum stock levels when needed.
• Ensure follow-up and completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Fluency in English
• Proven ability to identify and implement simple, effective business solutions.
• Highly positive, resilient, and comfortable working under a demanding workload/fast-paced environment.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid technical knowledge relevant to the field.
• Strong Analytical Mindset with Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Additional Information

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