Senior Supply Planner at Avery Dennison

Job Description

SCOPE AND GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 

• We are looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join our dynamic team. The Supply Planner will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in supply chain planning. The Supply Planner will be a key member of the team, working closely with other departments to ensure that customer orders are met in a timely and efficient manner. The  Supply Planner will be a strategic thinker, with a great eye for detail and an ability to work in a fast paced environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

• Own and lead Supply planning processes
• Generate and analyze supply planning data to drive business decisions
• Identify and implement improvements in complex processes and operations
• Collaborate on various projects dedicated to products, portfolio, or sourcing changes
• Develop and execute inventory plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability of products
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet customer demand
• Analyze sales and inventory data to identify short and long-term trends
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain goals are met
• Implement supply & inventory planning strategies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain accurate supply forecasts to support supply chain strategies
• Monitor and report on inventory levels to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Collect, analyze, prepare, and tabulate operational data and present results and trends
• Manage and create all material forecast to & purchase orders supplier
• Support development and/or upgrade planning tool to meet business needs
• Manage, Plan and Coordinate logistics with suppliers and freight service providers 

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Focused on developing your career within the supply chain end-to-end and working within a truly multifunctional team on challenging projects and daily operations.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of supply chain principles, freight and import models

Qualifications

Prerequisite Experiences:

• Minimum of 5-7 years supply planning experience and/or inventory analysis
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Sound knowledge and understanding of import/export & local logistics, & incoterms
• Experience in liaising with sales and operations in developing and tracking forecasts essential
• Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders
• Multinational experience would be an advantage

Formal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or relevant NQF level is essential.
• Computer literacy – Excel intermediate level. 
• CPIM advantageous

Competencies Required:

• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• Proactive, curious, and committed to over-deliver results
• Discipline, composure under pressure,
• Organization skills & Time Management skills
• Strong in communication skills and teamwork
• Are great at problem-solving and managing complexity and clinical execution
• Can demonstrate outstanding ownership, autonomy, and excellent analytical skills
• Are passionate about continuous improvement
• Are interested in developing their long-term career within the Supply Chain field