Demand Planning

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Demand Planning Sr prepares business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics.  The individual prepares forecasts, analyzes trends and related to Distribution or Warehouse, Inventory or Material Control, Logistics, Planning or Scheduling, and/or Traffic or Transportation and uses the analyses to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data and/or ensure efficient production.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Maintain ongoing relationships with sales, marketing, finance, procurement, and manufacturing teams to understand the factors driving demand forecasting.
• Evaluate sales team forecasts and routine executions (historical data, seasonality, market trends, special offers, budgets, etc.) through relevant data analysis.
• Improve forecast accuracy (statistical models, software, etc.) with cross-functional coordination actions.
• Coordinate client projects with the Sales and Supply Planning department.
• Adjust forecasting rules based on demand and market trends.
• Analyze quantitative and financial forecasts, report on forecast KPIs, and propose improvements.
• Lead forecast meetings as part of the internal S&OP process.
• Drive alignment and divergence with respect to the Annual Business Plan.
• Analyze demand, verify stock availability in Latin America, and alert on material availability if necessary.
• Manage supplier production forecasts.
• Responsible for verifying and meeting requested dates and planning the supply chain to meet customer demand and requests.
• Monitor the E&O process, analyze impacts, and define the cancellation plan.
• Create and execute a plan to achieve KPIs.
• Seek process improvements and automate routine activities based on continuous improvement practices.
• Guide and advise a team of technical experts, providing guidance on algorithms, model performance, and data analysis best practices.
• Perform comprehensive data analysis with Oracle and develop dashboards and performance trackers.
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports. 
• Act as a focal point for interpretation of related policies and procedures.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Implement lean concepts and continuous improvements regarding supply chain, material management, and logistics systems and processes.
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WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• High school degree or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Fluent English
• 1-3 years SML or related experience.
• Good analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and detail-oriented. 
• Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, queries and macros.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.

Each of us, Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.