Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials.
The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels, and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion.
Learn more at averydennison.com.
ABOUT AVERY DENNISON RBIS
Avery Dennison RBIS, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.52 billion division of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY). Avery Dennison RBIS provides intelligent creative and sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. We elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments, and packaging solutions that enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through RFID-enabled inventory and loss prevention solutions, price management, global compliance, and brand security solutions.
Based in Westborough, Massachusetts Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global marketplace with operations in 115 locations, 50 countries, across 6 continents. For more information, visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.
Job DescriptionABOUT YOUR ROLE:
To assist leading the Supply Chain function of the ADSL and be a key member of the ADSL Leadership Team making strategies to bring operational excellence and result in the area of Supply Chain function.
DIMENSIONS
Creating and executing of strategies in the area of Supplier / Vendor Management, Capacity and Raw Material Planning and Warehousing / Logistics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supply Chain Strategies - Design and implement Supply Chain strategies to improve the following:
Capacity Planning
Liaise closely with Supply Chain Manager, Product line Managers, Sales, CS, and GPD teams to understand the market trends, vendor requirements, in house capacities, in house potential capacities, Inter-company available capacities and Out-source supplier capacities to deliver the customer requirement with the highest “flexibility”.
Demand Planning, Inventory & Purchasing Planning,
Initiate and conduct the S&OP process to understand the customer demand and reflect the demand in terms of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods form to plan the net inventory. Based on the customer pull, plan the purchasing, inventory and the logistics, optimizing the ordering cost, stock holding cost and the transport cost. Further, maintain a robust ordering process meeting the processes defined in the SOP. Inventory of all purchased items to be managed effectively focusing on “just in time” and “First in first out”.
Drive the inventory controlling function to make sure the inventories of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods and consumables are maintained at optimum levels while minimizing possible provisions and assuring 100% material availability.
Achieve department KPIs.
Make sure the set annual targets of the department such as inventory turns, Procurement savings, minimize delivery cost and warehouse reliability are exceeded.
Optimize the service level of the warehouse.
Make sure the warehouse follows set KPIs such as raising GRNs within 24 hrs after quality approval, keeping up to date records of all materials in the warehouse, proper record keeping of all materials received and issued (need to follow first in first out) and housekeeping per the 5S standard. Also, recommended safety standards to be followed strictly by all warehouse employees in all activities within warehouse premises.
Work closely with the product-line managers and make sure the information related to material required for production planning is provided on time.
Overlook the operations of the Dispatch section and arrange deliveries to make sure the promised dates to the customers are met while the reliability and flexibility are maintained. The deliveries to be arranged to maximize customer satisfaction while optimizing the transport cost.
Identify and lead improvement projects using effective tools such as lean tools to drive operational excellence in the Supply Chain organization.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Comply with the regional and global supply chain strategy.
Maintain records as required by ISO, e.g. supplier evaluations and completed questionnaires.
Maintain records of purchases and specifications of materials/goods ordered.
Accountable for daily operations of Planning, warehousing and distribution
Accountable for data analysis and record keeping of Supply Chain related activities for better arrival of strategic decisions
Qualifications
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
The person should have a detailed understanding about the supply chain strategies, warehousing and planning while having a thorough understanding about the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, objectives, strategies and goals of the company.
He/She should have;
A degree in the relevant field from a recognized university in Sri Lanka.
5 years of working experience in the Supply Chain function of a manufacturing industry
A MBA would be an added advantage
Hands on experience in working in an ERP preferably Oracle
Immaculate credentials on honesty & integrity with solid track record
Excellent spoken and writing skills in both English and Sinhala
Computer literacy with working knowledge of Google Suite
Should demonstrate strong leadership behaviors to motivate, direct and develop the Supply Chain team promoting trust and teamwork
Strong analytical, project management and execution skills
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY & CONTROLS
There is a high degree of authority to make decisions within the scope of the job. This is however, is subject to the overall authority of the Supervisor of the job
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal With Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Global Product Development, Sales and Customer Services departments in particular and, with other staff in general deemed as your “internal customers”
External With Suppliers
Additional InformationAll 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.