Material Planner

Avery Dennison; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company seeks a Material Planner in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Responsibilities include managing raw material planning, optimizing inventory processes, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and has at least two years of experience in the manufacturing sector. This role demands strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to drive results effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in scheduling, planning, or supply chain within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to take ownership of issues and drive results.
• Experience in process documentation and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize raw material planning, ordering, and inventory processes.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of raw material usage and implement standardization of planning.
• Develop and maintain robust vendor management processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Ownership and results-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Tools

Enterprise lean sigma (ELS) tools

Job description

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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage and optimize raw material planning, ordering, and inventory processes to achieve critical service and inventory objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of raw material usage, execute daily planning for web stock materials, and implement standardization of planning processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust vendor management processes for accurate forecasting and timely ordering.
• Spearhead mission‑critical projects to enhance raw planning, inventory management, and service quality, including implementing rigorous cycle counts and loss reduction initiatives.
• Provide essential support for new product introductions and transitions to ensure seamless integration into existing processes.
• Efficiently resolve invoice exceptions and coordinate international orders through meticulous collaboration with relevant departments.
• Contribute to the optimization of sales order management and execute key inventory initiatives across the site to drive operational excellence.
• Oversee the daily editor schedule with precision, working in close coordination with operations, scheduling, and engineering teams to prioritize critical items.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management to support organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Material Planner position must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in scheduling, planning, or supply chain within the manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to take ownership of issues and drive results
• Capacity to initiate and lead change effectively
• Strong customer focus with the ability to anticipate and address customer needs proactively
• Competence in collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define and execute overall requirements
• Proficiency in utilizing enterprise lean sigma (ELS) problem‑solving tools, including A3 Thinking or other lean methodologies
• Ability to work effectively with management and employees at all levels
• Experience in process documentation and improvement initiatives