Sr Buyer/Planner

Job Description

Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer | Avery Dennison Corporation

The Tone:
This is an on-site role at Avery Dennison, located in Mt Prospect, IL. Avery Dennison is a global materials science and manufacturing company, though the specific products relevant to this role are not detailed in the job description. As a Sr Buyer/Planner, you will play a critical role in managing the flow of materials to ensure the plant operates efficiently and consistently meets customer demands. This position is vital for maintaining optimal inventory levels, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Mt Prospect, IL

• Mission: Ensure optimized plant performance and service excellence through robust materials planning, strategic purchasing, effective inventory management, and strong supplier relations.
• Tech Stack: MRP, ERP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drive materials planning: Drive comprehensive short-term and long-term materials planning initiatives with all suppliers, developing and maintaining effective supplier stocking strategies, and implementing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Manage procurement and inventory: Oversee the procurement process by issuing precise supplier purchase orders (POs), meticulously managing supplier production schedules, and coordinating delivery to consistently meet the plant’s operational requirements and customer demand.
• Support S&OP processes: Provide critical support to the global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, manage inventory levels effectively, and participate in the plant’s physical inventory process as required.
• Cultivate supplier relationships: Build and maintain lasting partnerships with the global supply base, collaborate closely with Global Procurement on pricing table agreements, and ensure master data accuracy across all systems.
• Lead improvement projects: Initiate and lead efforts in strategic projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root cause analysis, product transitions, and comprehensive cost-out analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management, preparing you for a senior-level role in materials planning and purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, or purchasing roles.
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of Supply / Demand Planning, MRP, and ERP concepts, alongside a solid understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes; excellent analytical skills paired with strong problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and negotiation skills; a proactive and collaborative working style, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated project management abilities.
• Bonus: APICS, CPM, or equivalent certification preferred.