Senior Executive - Supply Chain

About the role

Avery Dennison is hiring a Senior Executive, Supply Chain for a mid-level operational role in Biyagama. The position manages and optimizes key supply chain activities, including inventory management, demand forecasting, on-time raw material purchasing, order fulfillment and freight optimization, ensuring a smooth flow from raw material intake to finished goods delivery.

Key responsibilities

• RM Planning: run the MRP according to the forecast, set reorder points and economic order quantities, place purchase orders with approved suppliers, and monitor inventory buffers to avoid production stoppages.
• Logistics and freight: coordinate with freight forwarders and shipping lines, track incoming international shipments against agreed ETAs, and review shipping documents to prevent clearance delays.
• Supplier management and finance coordination: reconcile purchase orders, goods receipts and vendor invoices before payment.
• Inventory planning: analyze slow-moving and non-moving materials and propose corrective actions.
• Finished goods planning: coordinate with inter-company teams to source finished goods within the standard lead time.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Strong problem-solving, team management, communication and adaptability skills.

Required skills

• Google applications, especially Google Sheets.