Graduate Buyer
US$53,000 – US$71,000 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Buyer (Entry Level)”
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- Expected experience
- 0.5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$53,000 – US$71,000 / yr |
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Field of studyOther Related Degree, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsAPICS certification
Job Description
Avery Dennison, has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain professional to fulfill the role of Buyer/ Planner. This role will report into the Global Supply Chain Manager and prepare business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics. The individual will focus on activities related to Buying, Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory / Material Control. The role will also focus on improvements to processes and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data to ensure efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from the Global Supply Chain Manager to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies and implementation of key business objectives.
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Lead and improve component parts and finished goods planning and ordering processes: conduct daily planning / ordering for all component parts and finished goods; analyze usage in response to demand or supply changes; improve and standardize daily planning processes.
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Maintain and improve vendor management processes, including Supplier Scorecard and Forecasting.
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Place purchase orders with Domestic and International Suppliers, perform proper follow up and confirmation, ensure prices and rates in accordance to company guidelines and standards
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Manage site component part and finished goods inventory to achieve service and inventory objectives and assist with site inventory management processes (cycle counts, loss reduction projects, SLOB inventory).
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Provide detailed costing information as required by Finance.
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Identify and lead projects to improve component part and finished goods planning, inventory management, and service.
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Provide support for new product development or transitions.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or other related degree needed.
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Minimum 6 months of previous purchasing, scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience, including internship/co-op experience.
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Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
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Machinists background a plus.
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Experience with International purchasing a plus.
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Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Lotus Notes. Experience with MFG Pro, Oracle or equivalent ERP systems is a plus.