Service, Materials and Logistics Manager

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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Service Materials and Logistics Manager manages activities of those engaged in the movement of raw and finished materials, storage, production scheduling, and inventory control activities for the Painesville, OH facility. The Service Materials and Logistics Manager will maintain customer relations with regard to supply side/service activities and will be responsible for the production and finished goods procurement processes, order fulfillment and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and facilitate short-term and long-range objectives related to the overall supply chain function

• Supervise and work in a hands-on role that will include daily planning/scheduling, procurement, and logistics management.

• Plan and forecast inventory to include managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories and inventory reserves.

• Continuously improve strategic processes involving forecasting, demand management, and the development of effective internal tools

• Maximize production efficiency through reduced changeovers, machine downtime and downtime due to raw materials/component shortages.

• Develop and implement new, effective programs/policies for supplier, transportation and logistic management.

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly inventory & service reports as well as participate in the monthly metrics review.

• Provide project management and Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics leadership.

• Accountable for departmental budget and project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet Divisional goals and achieve financial objectives.

• Lead cross-functional teams on projects. Communicate and work with all levels of the organization. Manage a large multi-function program or a set of projects. Interact with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

• Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace.

• Leverage internal/external experts in the network to accomplish goals.

• Expert in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) process. Lead the formulation and development of projects. Provide direction and guidance to the project leader. Monitor progress on schedule, budget and technical output. Provide guidance to the team on ELS projects.

• Responsible for clear, focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale.

• Actively engage in translating best practices in the areas of experimental and organizational design and development, cost modeling and developing enhanced internal and external relationships to support local and international businesses.

• Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization’s credibility with the business and creating opportunities for the function to add greater value to the business.

• Use business trends and customer needs to create actionable goals that create competitive advantage.

• Ensure compliance with government regulations.

Employee Development & Management:

• Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up-to-date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.

• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.

• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.

• Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values.

• Perform general management duties, exe