Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Avery Dennison • Mount Prospect, IL

2d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Buyer/Planner at Avery Dennison, you will drive materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and supply chain projects to support optimized plant performance and service excellence. This is an on-site role at the company’s Mt Prospect, Illinois facility.

The position works with suppliers on short- and long-term materials planning, purchasing and delivery schedules, and supplier stocking strategies. It also supports global S&OP planning, inventory management, procurement coordination, master data accuracy, and projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root cause analysis, product transitions, and cost-out analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, or purchasing.
• Strong working knowledge of supply and demand planning, MRP, ERP concepts, and manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and collaborative working style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

• APICS, CPM, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive short-term and long-term materials planning with suppliers, including creating and maintaining supplier stocking strategies and VMI programs.
• Issue supplier purchase orders to optimize inventory levels, and manage supplier production schedules and deliveries to meet plant and customer needs.
• Support the global S&OP planning process and inventory management, and participate in the plant physical inventory process as needed.
• Build and maintain partnerships with the global supply base.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing tables and maintain master data accuracy.
• Initiate and lead projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root cause analysis, product transitions, and cost-out analysis.

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare program offering support in finding experienced, compassionate LGBTQ+ healthcare providers.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a 50% matching contribution on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed.
• Medical coverage options, including Choice PPO, Health Savings HDHP, Variable Copay, and HMO plans (HMO available in Southern California only).
• Paid vacation and holidays for regular, full-time employees: 10 vacation days in the first year and 13 paid holidays annually, as determined by local management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior