Buyer

Avery Dennison•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison has an immediate opening for an experienced 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or other related degree needed.
4+ years previous purchasing, scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience.
Knowledge of General Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics required.
Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
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 collaborate 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, Google Applications, Lotus Notes and MFG Pro, Oracle or equivalent ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Machinists background a plus.
Experience with International purchasing a plus.
APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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.