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Senior Executive - Supply Chain

On-site Biyagama, Sri Lanka

Company Description

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

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.

Job Description

The Senior Executive, Supply Chain is a mid level operational role responsible for managing and optimizing key supply chain activities, including inventory management, demand forecasting, On time RM purchasing, order fulfillment, and freight optimization. This position ensures seamless flow from raw material intake to finished goods delivery, driving operational efficiency, cost management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

RM Planning:

  • Maintain and execute the MRP run as per the forecast.

  • Calculate and maintain accurate Reorder Points and Economic Order Quantities parameters for all raw materials.

  • Place corrective and timely purchase orders with approved suppliers based on MRP outputs and lead time analysis.

  • Monitor inventory buffer levels continuously to ensure zero production downtime due to material stockouts.

Logistics and Freight:

  • Coordinate with freight forwarders and shipping lines to optimize freight routes, costs, and delivery transit times.

  • Track and follow up on incoming international shipments to ensure strict adherence to agreed ETAs

  • Review shipping documentation (Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, COA) to prevent clearance delays.

Supplier Management & Finance Coordination:

  • Reconcile purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices to resolve price or quantity discrepancies prior to payment processing.

Inventory Planning:

  • Perform Regular Analysis to identify Slow Moving and Non Moving materials and provide corrective action plans. 

Finished Good Planning:

  • Coordinate with Inter Company in sourcing Finished Goods and deliver on the given standard Lead time

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Education: Diploma/Degree related to Engineering or Supply Chain
       

    • Experience: 4+ years in Supply Chain

    Preferred Skills:

    • Fluent in English both verbal and written
       

    • Strong problem-solving and team management skills.
       

    • Proficiency in Google Applications especially Google Sheets
       

    • Strong communication and adaptability.

    Additional Information

    AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. 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.

    Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-30. Posted 2026-10-30.

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