Location
Painesville, OH | United States
Job description
Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
- Paid parental leave
- 401K eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
- Paid vacation and Paid holidays
Job Description
The Materials Manager is responsible for production scheduling, inventory management, raw material and supply planning, as well as procurement for Performance Tapes North America. This role will manage a team of schedulers and buyers to establish production schedules based on customer demand and inventory requirements, plan and order necessary direct materials, and coordinate the procurement of indirect supplies. In this role, you will report directly to the Regional Service, Materials and Logistics Manager.
Key Responsibilities :
- Supervise a team and work in a hands-on role that will include production planning and purchasing responsibilities
- Implement and standardize processes related to scheduling, as well as direct and indirect purchasing
- Partner with the Customer Service team to ensure production schedules are aligned with standard lead times and customer needs, as appropriate
- Manage material flow throughout the manufacturing site and offsite warehouses
- Assist procurement in managing suppliers
- Manage inventory performance with a focus on raw materials and lead Supply Chain improvement efforts to exceed facility operational targets
- Work with Operations and product line teams to establish purchasing business rules that best achieve service responsiveness, productivity, and loss objectives
- Provide support and organizational linkages to Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing
- Provide functional support to Leadership Team in logistics, purchasing and capacity management
- Lead or participate in product transitions to reduce service interruptions
- Initiate actions to simplify plant materials and purchasing-related processes in order to reduce overall plant lead time
- Plays an integral part in the S&OP Process for the site and division
- Perform general management duties, exercising authority concerning staffing needs, training needs, performance appraisals, skill development, timekeeping, consistent application of organizational policies, promotions, and terminations
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a technical discipline
- 5+ years experience production control and inventory management
- Excellent leadership skills and previous supervisory experience in Supply Chain related to manufacturing environments
- Ability to work in a team environment and take ownership to resolve issues
- Result-oriented individual with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High Customer Focus: Ability to proactively identify and meet customer needs
- Continuous improvement focus with effective results
- Experience with production control in high-volume, varied product mix environment
- Strong computer skills with applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office (Excel) and function specific software and planning systems (MFGPro, DS/DSRP)
Preferred
- APICS or similar supply chain certification a plus
Additional Information
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.
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