Supply Chain Early Career Program Associate

Job Description

Supply Chain Early Career Program (ECP) Associate | TWU-Center for Women Entrepreneurs

The Tone:
This is an early career program at Avery Dennison Corporation, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. Avery Dennison creates products and solutions that advance various industries by optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and connecting brands with consumers. This role is crucial for building future talent and leadership within the rapidly growing organization, directly impacting business operations minute-by-minute by applying analytical and tactical skills to solve problems. The program is designed to develop associates through experiential learning and training, fostering a talent pipeline for leadership roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, OH, IN, PA, and GA (flexible within these states)
• Pay: $77000 yearly
• Team: Part of the Supply Chain Early Careers Program (SCECP), rotating through manufacturing, operations planning, and logistics assignments over 24-30 months.
• Mission: Apply analytical and tactical skills to solve problems that directly impact business operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Improve performance: Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean to advance performance and achieve business objectives.
• Foster connections: Provide effective linkages to sales, customer service, purchasing, marketing, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Manage suppliers: Develop and manage supplier relationships while continuously monitoring supplier performance.
• Monitor operations: Monitor service and inventory performance, and anticipate and effectively respond to problems.
• Ensure compliance: Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes Oxley requirements relevant to materials processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Career Associate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field. Expected graduation in December (for January start) or May (for June start).
• Experience: Previous internship or co-op experience is required, or relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Skills: Demonstrated analytical and tactical problem-solving capabilities, proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean), and the ability to manage relationships across various business functions and with suppliers.
• Bonus: Experience through participation in student organizations such as the Supply Chain Management Association or various engineering societies, or engagement in volunteerism or similar activities.