Production Planner
Avery Dennison · Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Full time
- ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administrationrequired
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
from the posting - Supply chain experiencerequired
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or related functions.
from the posting - Analytical and numerical skillsrequired
Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
from the posting - Attention to detailrequired
Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
from the posting - Organizational skillsrequired
Good organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
from the posting - Problem-solving abilitiesrequired
Good organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
from the posting - Verbal communication skillsrequired
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
from the posting - Written communication skillsrequired
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
from the posting - Cross-functional collaborationrequired
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute operational requirements.
from the posting - Mandarin Chinesepreferred
Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage (to support coordination with regional stakeholders).
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Company Description
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com
ABOUT AVERY DENNISON YONGLE
Yongle Tape, an Avery Dennison company, is a recognized leader in PVC and cloth tapes used for wire harnessing and insulation applications across the automotive, electrical, and industrial sectors. Our products support critical performance and safety requirements in demanding environments, providing reliable solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
With approximately 76% of sales serving the automotive market and 24% supporting the electrical segment, Yongle focuses on key industries including automotive, general industrial, and specialty sectors such as mining, telecommunications, and power utilities.
Our competitive strengths include deep application expertise, vertically integrated adhesive technology, and proven product performance supported by international certifications and approvals such as UL, VDE, and IATF 16949.
Yongle operates manufacturing facilities in Hebei, China, and Shah Alam, Malaysia, supporting customers across regional and global markets with high-quality adhesive tape solutions.
Job Description
The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring efficient and reliable production scheduling across Avery Dennison’s manufacturing operations. This role focuses on optimizing production plans, minimizing downtime, and aligning manufacturing output with customer demand. The incumbent will manage demand and supply planning, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on work order specifications, production priorities, machine and manpower capacity, and material availability.
- Plan and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure production output and product quality meet customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Customer Service to prioritize urgent or special sales orders and align production accordingly.
- Ensure all production activities are executed in line with committed shipping dates.
- Perform demand and supply planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure material readiness.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to coordinate material replenishment and ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct cost and efficiency analysis to identify the most effective approaches for scheduling, inventory management, production, and logistics.
- Monitor and analyze production performance and service KPIs, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and adjust production schedules proactively to accommodate changing priorities, capacity constraints, or unexpected disruptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or related functions.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute operational requirements.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage (to support coordination with regional stakeholders).
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