Buyer (Entry Level)

Avery Dennison, has an immediate opening for a 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:

As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from the Global Supply Chain  Manager to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies and implementation of key business objectives.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or other related degree needed.

• Minimum 6 months of previous purchasing, scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience, including internship/co-op experience.

• Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Machinists background a plus.

• Experience with International purchasing a plus.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Lotus Notes. Experience with MFG Pro, Oracle or equivalent ERP systems is a plus.

• APICS certification is a plus.