Data Analyst - Demand/ Material

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The Planning Specialist prepares business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, especially in Planning. The individual prepares forecasts, analyzes trends related to Planning and uses the analyses to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data and/or ensure efficiency.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Analyze and plan material needs to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor reorder points to ensure timely stock replenishment.
- Daily review to release PR/PO.
- Work with GPD and Sales to identify risks related to material changes and address inventory reserves.
- Plan and manage material movement in coordination with purchasing, warehousing, and production, including negotiating lead times with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, ETA update for PD confirmation.
- Working with Sales/Finance to analyze forecast abnormalities.
- Cooperating with material planner in other AD sites (and global supply chain team) to share/buying excess stock.
- Provide information to determine status of current orders and to forecast needs.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree. 1-3 years in material planning or related experience.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and detail-oriented.
- Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
- Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion.
- Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.
- General Materials Management, and Logistics knowledge.
- Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.
- Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. 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.

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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.