Senior Executive SCM Planning

Job description

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 26,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2012. Learn more at www.averydennison.com Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Executive - Supply Chain & Inventory Management to oversee and optimize our end-to-end inventory operations. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced analytics, ERP systems, and industry best practices to improve inventory turnover, minimize stockouts, and reduce holding costs. In this senior role, you will lead complex supply chain projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Inventory Planning & Optimization Develop and implement advanced inventory optimization strategies to balance service levels with capital investment. Lead demand forecasting and capacity planning, utilizing historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics. Oversee cycle counting and physical inventory audits, ensuring 99%+ inventory accuracy across all locations and resolving complex discrepancies. Supply Chain & Vendor Management Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to drive cost savings and improve delivery performance. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, establishing robust contingency plans for critical materials to prevent production halts. Systems & Process Improvement Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Inventory Management within the company’s ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics). Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to streamline warehouse operations and inventory workflows. Advanced Excel Knowledge Ability to work on large data file. Attention to detail Team Leadership & Reporting Able to handle the work independently. Good Decision Maker and Problem solving skills Prepare and present executive-level reports on supply chain KPIs (e.g., inventory turnover ratio, obsolescence, Service performance ,Demand vs Actual). Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred. Experience: 4 to 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, inventory management, Preproduction planning. Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or similar industry certifications are strongly desired. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in enterprise ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, advanced formulas). Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent cross-functional communication skills. Knowledge of Printing and Packaging will be added advantage. 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. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We invite Diversity candidates to join Certified "Great Place To Work Team".