Job Location : Fort Wayne,IN, USA
Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.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. Job DescriptionAvery Dennison, has an immediate opening for an experienced Supply Chain professional to fulfill the role of Raw Material Planner. This role will report into the Sr. Distribution Center Network 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 and/or ensure efficiency.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from the Master Production Scheduler and Materials Manager to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies and implementation of key business objectives.Manage and improve raw material planning and ordering processes: conduct daily planning / ordering. for all raw materials; analyze raw material 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.Manage site raw material inventory to achieve service and inventory objectives. Oversee site inventory management processes for raws (cycle counts, loss reduction projects, SLOB inventory).Identify and lead projects to improve raw planning, inventory management, and service.Provide support for new product introduction or transitions.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or other related experience preferred.2 years previous scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience. Knowledge of General Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics preferred.Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.Results oriented focus and ability to take ownership to resolve issues.Flexibility and willingness to initiate change and lead change.High customer focus: ability to proactively identify and meet customer needs.Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.Ability to use ELS problem solving tools to identify root cause, including A3 Thinking, or other lean methodology.Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.