Senior Materials Planning & Sourcing Lead

Avery Dennison; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare

401(k) Plan

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Mount Prospect, IL is seeking a Sr Buyer/Planner to drive materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations and supply chain projects to ensure optimized plant performance and service excellence.

You will manage short- and long-term planning with suppliers, issue POs, support global S&OP processes, and collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing and master data accuracy. Must have a relevant degree and 5+ years in manufacturing planning or purchasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, or purchasing; APICS/CPM certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP concepts and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, collaborative working style with strong communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive short-term and long-term materials planning with all suppliers, including stocking strategies and VMI programs.
• Issue supplier POs to optimize inventory levels and meet plant/customer needs.
• Support the global S&OP planning process and plant physical inventory as needed.
• Build and maintain partnerships with the global supply base; collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing tables and master data.
• Lead projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root-cause analysis, product transitions, and cost-out analysis.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

MRP/ERP

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

APICS/CPM certification

Job description

Avery Dennison in Mount Prospect, IL is seeking a Sr Buyer/Planner to drive materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations and supply chain projects to ensure optimized plant performance and service excellence.

You will manage short- and long-term planning with suppliers, issue POs, support global S&OP processes, and collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing and master data accuracy. Must have a relevant degree and 5+ years in manufacturing planning or purchasing.