Total 2 job vacancies by Avery Dennison

Position Overview

The Direct Procurement Specialist/Executive supports the daily operational activities required to secure raw materials and components for production. With 1–3 years of experience, this role focuses on executing purchase orders (POs), tracking material delivery timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and conducting initial supplier data analysis. The goal is to ensure 100% supply continuity for the manufacturing line.

Key Responsibilities

• PO Execution & Tracking: Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) within the ERP system. Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

• Expediting & Supply Continuity: Proactively follow up with suppliers regarding delayed shipments or lead-time bottlenecks; escalate critical shortages to senior management.

• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate master data in the ERP system, including current pricing, lead times, safety stock levels, and supplier contact details.

• Invoice & Quality Resolution: Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice price discrepancies and work with Quality Assurance to handle supplier material returns (RMA process).

• Supplier Performance Tracking: Compile monthly supplier scorecard data, tracking KPIs such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and defect rates.

The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring efficient and reliable production scheduling across Avery Dennison’s manufacturing operations. This role focuses on optimizing production plans, minimizing downtime, and aligning manufacturing output with customer demand. The incumbent will manage demand and supply planning, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on work order specifications, production priorities, machine and manpower capacity, and material availability.
• Plan and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure production output and product quality meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to prioritize urgent or special sales orders and align production accordingly.
• Ensure all production activities are executed in line with committed shipping dates.
• Perform demand and supply planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure material readiness.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to coordinate material replenishment and ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct cost and efficiency analysis to identify the most effective approaches for scheduling, inventory management, production, and logistics.
• Monitor and analyze production performance and service KPIs, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and adjust production schedules proactively to accommodate changing priorities, capacity constraints, or unexpected disruptions.