Supply Planning Analyst

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

The Supply Planning Analyst role reports to the Sr. Analyst and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data across centrally managed raw materials. This data is used to ensure sufficient and successful inventory levels are maintained to support the NA facilities. This role emphasizes building strong supplier relationships through regular communication and actively participates in identifying and mitigating potential risks across the network.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Ensure the effectiveness of the following processes:  

  • Strategic supplier inventory management (“Stock Health”) - Monitoring, Analysis, Distribution and Improvement

  • Proactively lead supplier meetings by preparing comprehensive talking points, identifying and communicating inventory risks, facilitating discussions on improvement opportunities, and thoroughly reviewing supplier data sources  

  • Execute strategic supplier forecasting by actively participating in new product introductions and transitions, analyzing market trends, and ensuring demand forecasts accurately reflect consumption patterns.

  • Collaborating with Product Management / R&D / Coating Sites / Procurement on supplier transition management, forecasts, and communication

  • Manage supplier High Impact Stockout process by executing internal distribution, overseeing relevant spreadsheets, and facilitating consistent communication with stakeholders

  • Maintain visibility of supply issues and communicate risk to the business  

  • Proactively support raw material buyers and coating sites by fostering open communication, actively addressing questions and concerns, and coordinating weekly touchpoints

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical Skills:

  • Ability to download Avery Information from multiple systems  

  • Advanced skills taking and sourcing large amounts of data and distilling into meaningful solutions 

  • Works with quantitative analysis and models for decision making and problem solving  

  • Can evaluate multiple variables to arrive at the optimum solution  

  • Able to utilize lean and six sigma tools    

• Effective Team Member:

  • Works effectively with a wide number of other functional areas within all levels of management and employees

  • Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements

  • Able to build commitment to common goals and ensure priorities and goals among planning and operation groups are interrelated

• Communication Skills: 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills   

  • Ability to construct persuasive arguments to support a proposal/idea and to build support   

  • Proficient in facilitating, presenting, and leading meetings with diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders at all levels and external partners.

• Initiative/Innovativeness  

  • Proven ability to deliver results; demonstrated history of success  

  • Takes initiative to complete projects and achieve objectives

  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to take calculated risks 

  • Pushes for continuous improvement in performance in all areas

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required

• 1 - 3 years SML or related experience

• Exceptional time management skills, demonstrated through strong organizational abilities and the capacity to effectively balance multiple priorities

• Skillful in conducting research, preparing comprehensive reports, and presenting complex statistical information in a clear and concise manner

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google applications and function specific software.

• Proficient with the use of Databases, Spreadsheets, Mainframe/ERP Systems, and modeling methods for analysis

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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