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.
Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
The position exists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of operational and inventory cost data within the Oracle system.
By tracking variances and maintaining precise Bills of Materials (BOM), the role provides the essential financial foundation required for accurate product pricing and margin protection.
Ultimately, it serves to flag operational inefficiencies and support the finance team in driving bottom-line profitability.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
Execute month-end closing procedures, including extracting financial reports from Oracle, preparing reporting, and posting required journal entries.
Reconcile monthly sales and inventory ledgers, etc. to ensure data integrity and compile final closing packages for Global Reporting requests.
Compile and analyze weekly and monthly operational expenses and open work orders to ensure all expenditures align with departmental budgets.
Maintain standard product costs and intercompany pricing in Oracle by updating Bills of Materials (BOM) and labor/overhead routing structures (WD).
Analyze manufacturing variances (material usage, price, and labor efficiency) to identify operational overspending and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
Evaluate intercompany pricing to identify and correct over- or under-maintained rates across entities.
Coordinate and execute monthly cycle counts and year-end physical stock-takes, reconciling physical counts against Oracle ledger balances.
Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and provide detailed risk reports to stakeholders for provisioning or disposal action.
Compile and consolidate monthly Procurement and Productivity Savings (ELS) data into centralized tracking dashboards.
Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to investigate costing anomalies and drive supply chain data accuracy.
Support the annual budgeting and weekly/ monthly forecasting,
Support the internal and external audit data requests.
Qualifications
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
1- 3 years’ experience in Product Costing role. Fresh graduates with related education background are welcome to apply.
Preferable candidates with Oracle module knowledge.
Working experience in a manufacturing company will be an added advantage.
Able to work under a tight schedule, extra hours during the financial closing period.
Good in MS Office skills (is. Excels, Words, Power Point).
Good in English written and spoken. Chinese is an added advantage.
Oracle experience is an added advantage.
Activity based costing knowledge preferred; strong skills in data analysis.
Effective problem solving, detail-oriented and analytical.
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Self-Initiative and motivated, is adaptive and able to work with ambiguity and changes.
Additional Information
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.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years experience in product costing or related finance role (fresh graduates welcome)
- Oracle module knowledge/Oracle experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing company
- Ability to work extra hours and meet tight closing schedules
- Proficient MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong English written and spoken communication
- Chinese language ability
- Activity-based costing knowledge
- Strong data analysis skills
- Effective problem solving, detail-oriented and analytical
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-initiative, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity
Avery Dennison Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are frequently characterized as decent or good, supported by multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage add to the perceived strength of core protection benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by an automatic employer contribution plus an additional employer match tied to employee contributions. The availability of an employee stock purchase plan further broadens long-term savings options beyond the 401(k).
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.
Avery Dennison Insights
What We Do
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.
