Avery Dennison
Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer
Mount Prospect, IL, us · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$4,323 more — $84,323 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $84,323 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Logisticians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Logisticians (13-1081) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- As a Sr Buyer/Planner at Avery Dennison, you will play a key role in driving materials planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and supply chain projects to ensure optimized plant performance and service excellence.
- Issue supplier POs to ensure optimized inventory levels, managing supplier production schedules and delivery to meet plant and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Drive short-term and long-term materials planning with all suppliers, including creating and maintaining supplier stocking strategies and VMI programs.
- Support the global S&OP planning process, inventory management, and participate in the plant physical inventory process as needed.
- Build and maintain lasting partnerships with the global supply base, collaborate with Global Procurement on pricing tables, and maintain master data accuracy.
- Initiate and lead efforts in projects focused on planning optimization, inventory reduction, service improvement, root cause analysis, product transitions, and cost-out analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong working knowledge of Supply / Demand Planning, MRP, and ERP concepts, as well as manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Nice to have
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, or purchasing (APICS, CPM, or equivalent certification preferred).
Skills
- Excellent analytical skills with problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
- Proactive and collaborative working style with excellent verbal and written communication skills and project management abilities.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000/ year.
- The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting.
Benefits
- Inclusive Healthcare Program:
- This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
- Retirement Savings Plan:
- Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
- Medical Coverage:
- Paid Time Off:
- You are eligible for paid vacation and holiday benefits as a regular, full-time employee.
- You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job, and receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
Company info
- Company Description
- 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.
- Part of living a healthy life is finding a doctor you trust.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
- Reasonable Accommodations Notice
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