Raw Material Planner

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

The Planning Specialist prepares business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, especially in Planning. The individual prepares forecasts, analyzes trend related to Planning and uses the analyses to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data and/or ensure efficiency.

• Analyze and plan material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare shop work orders for materials and product processing and coordinate with schedulers to ensure that items are being processed according to specifications and time requirements.
• Monitor reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock.
• Responsible for inventory turn/ inventory levels.
• Cooperate with GPD/ Sales to highlight risk for material changing, to solve inventory reserve.
• Plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.
• Provide information to determine status of current orders and to forecast needs.
• Reconcile discrepancies in inventories.
• Co-ordinate with related departments to execute and achieve the target

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 2-3 years SML or related experience.
• Good analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, queries and macros.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office and function specific software.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.