Snr. Global Supply Chain Manager

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Avery Dennison Corporation</strong> (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at <a href="http://www.averydennison.com/"><u>www.averydennison.com</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.</strong><br/> Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via <a href="mailto:Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com">Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com</a>. </p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>ABOUT YOUR ROLE</strong></p><p>In this role, you will be accountable for developing and implementing various strategic supply chain initiatives that aim to improve delivery performance, service levels and profitability across global Embelex business. Your primary focus will be on leading the key aspects of the Global Supply Chain in process standardization, efficiency optimization, crisis management and supporting key program management.</p><p>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:</p><ul><li><p>Global Supply Chain Management: Initiate global/regional supply chain strategies and support sites to build up global supply chain processes and responsibilities. Leverage and standardize best practices across manufacturing sites focusing on aftermarket business and monitoring their execution. Elevate planning and scheduling capabilities and tools across manufacturing sites.</p></li><li><p>Strategic Initiatives: Develop and support strategic initiatives to drive global order allocation to optimize inventory, minimize cost, and drive an efficient and profitable supply chain. This includes analysis for production location, subcontracting, inventory, distribution, and transportation to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous process improvements to ensure efficient and effective operations.</p></li><li><p>Crisis Management: Lead cross-functional team in the global crisis of material shortage, demand surge, and unexpected issues. Provide guidance and support to sites for crisis management of preventive actions and immediate actions to ensure service consistency throughout the year. Develop business contingency plans with regions and drive their execution.</p></li><li><p>Support program management with launch and deployment of new programs. Take ownership of operational and supply chain planning, working in coordination with global manufacturing sites to ensure efficient and timely customer delivery. Establish and maintain a regular cadence with the cross functional team, conducting thorough reviews of operational and supply chain performance.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li><p>Minimum of 5 years experience in Project management and Supply Chain planning, ideally in garment/garment accessories industry</p></li><li><p>Proven track record of leading large-scale supply chain transformations in multinational and complex organizations and are open to traveling both domestic and international. </p></li><li><p>Good numerical sense. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint..etc. and able to drive supply chain analysis and discussion.</p></li><li><p>Excellent command of written and spoken English PMP, Lean Six Sigma or other project management certification is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal relations skills to lead and collaborate across a diverse and complex organization</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge or interest in TeamSports is preferable.</p></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:</p><p>We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity for employees and the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life.