Assistant Manager – Inventory at Avery Dennison

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Oracle Fusion, Cycle Counting, Supply Chain Management, Third-Party Tolling, Scrap Management, Team Leadership, Yield Analysis, Process Standardization, Material Availability, Inventory Governance

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

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. AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM. AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER! Job Description Inventory Management • Manage end-to-end inventory of raw materials, WIP, finished goods, packaging materials, consumables and spare parts. • Maintain optimum inventory levels while balancing customer service, production continuity and working capital objectives. • Monitor inventory ageing, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and drive reduction initiatives. Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Count • Lead perpetual cycle count and physical inventory programs. • Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Drive inventory accuracy through robust controls and process discipline. Third-Party Tolling Operations • Manage inventory deployed at third-party toll manufacturers. • Perform inventory reconciliations and yield analysis. • Ensure material visibility, accountability and control across tolling operations. Oracle Fusion & Systems • Act as key user for Oracle Fusion inventory transactions and controls. • Support system improvements, master data accuracy and process standardization. Scrap & Packaging Management • Manage scrap generation, reconciliation, disposal and compliance. • Control packaging inventory and packaging budget performance. • Drive waste reduction and cost optimization initiatives. Warehouse & Team Management • Lead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issue and dispatch activities. • Manage approximately 50 employees comprising permanent and contract workforce. • Drive safety, productivity, engagement and capability development. Procurement & Cross-Functional Coordination • Coordinate with procurement, planning, production and finance teams to ensure material availability and inventory governance. Qualifications • MBA (Operations/Supply Chain Management) or B.Tech/BE in a relevant discipline. • Minimum 7–9 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. • Experience working in manufacturing environments with ERP-based inventory systems. • Hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion preferred. Additional Information 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.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end inventory of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods while leading warehouse operations and a team of 50 employees. Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.