Network Optimization Specialist

The Network Optimization Specialist oversees key strategic and tactical areas within the supply chain and logistics landscape. This role is responsible for gathering logistics data, monitoring distribution trends, and forecasting potential challenges for supply chain leaders.

One component of this position is the execution of tactical balancing between sites as a result of the monthly S&OP, ensuring that volume and operational load are distributed efficiently across the network. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders to implement strategies that accelerate product flow, optimize site utilization, and improve overall operational costs to serve the demand. The other part is running Strategic scenarios as input for the annual Strategic planning meetings with Supply Chain and Operations leaders.

Key Responsibilities

This is a hybrid position based in Oegstgeest.

• Effectively use the OMP tool to design, maintain, and validate outputs of optimization or simulation models for business decisions.

• Establish and follow the calendar for different levels of network optimization activities related to Strategic Network Design, Greenfield Investments, Operating Network Optimization, and Cost to Serve Optimization.

• Assist the AD Supply Chain and Operations leaders to determine the decisions around the sourcing and supply network with a sound foundation of modeling and sensitivity analysis of the results.

• Support the LGM Supply Chain Director to design an efficient network thereby optimizing the total cost to serve demand efficiently by utilizing the synergies, capabilities and capacities across the European Avery Dennison network.

• Identify model/scope requirements, drive alignment among stakeholders, and monitor progress on decisions taken and agreed upon during the different network optimization activities.

• Master’s Degree in supply chain management.

• 4-5 years of experience in supply chain and preferably in the area of Network Design and Optimization.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Network Optimization Processes and Network Optimization.

• Enthusiastic, self-driven, self-motivated individual who is capable of working with individuals at all levels and with stakeholders across different functions and geographies.

• Strong project management skills to identify model/scope requirements, drive alignment among stakeholders, and monitor progress on decisions taken and agreed upon during the different network optimization activities

• Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of Cognos.

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits:• We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
• Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.
• We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site.
• Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium. 
• Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.

• Time Off & Flexibility:• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
• Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.

• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home. 

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected].