About the Position

Planning Manager

Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

About Avery Dennison

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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

About Your Role

This position reports to the Plant Manager, Kulim and will be responsible for planning material and production requirements to support the plant's short-, mid-, and long-term needs. This is a strategic position with the expectation that the candidate will eventually take over overall Material Planning and Production Planning.

Responsibilities

Material Planning:

Work closely with Demand and Production Planning to ensure short, mid, and long-term demand for direct materials and consumables are properly understood, aligned, planned, and purchased.
Ensure material inventory levels are kept within forecast and collaborate with Procurement, Global Procurement, and Suppliers to drive improvements in lead time, pricing, sourcing, quality, and delivery.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports such as KPI report, Risk Inventory Report, Spend Data Report for cost saving, Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance Report, and Supplier Performance Review Report.

Production Planning:

Manage production planning and forecast for respective production lines.
Streamline production and meet on-time delivery by managing inventory.
Conduct capacity analysis and improvement.
Plan production quarterly based on historical orders, forecasts, capacity, and inventory status.
Ensure production schedules meet delivery targets and shorten end-to-end lead time.
Maintain good communication and relationships with customers.
Manage outsourcing.
Own the full Oracle launch in Operations.
Manage people and provide coaching.
Collaborate with financial departments to develop sales, contribution margin, and spending plans, and drive execution to meet targets.

Requirements

Possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Material Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years of working experience and team management experience in the related field and manufacturing environment.
At least 10 years of experience in material planning, production planning, control, and management in a foreign-invested company.
Good knowledge of material planning, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and production control.
Good data analysis ability and computer application.
Flexibility for troubleshooting.
Good sense of customer service.
Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (Oracle experience is preferred).
Good English ability, both written and oral.
Proactive and highly responsible attitude.
Good leadership skills.
Ability to work under stress.
Good communication skills in both written and verbal.

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work in a global company
Professional growth and development

About the Company

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.

Planning Manager

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