The Role : The Data Scientist will join the European Materials Group team to tackle complex supply chain and operational challenges, driving insights, improving efficiency, and unlocking value across our network. You will interact with supply chain and operations domain experts to engage in data-driven discussions and implement cutting-edge analytical solutions end-to-end. Ideally, you will be based in one of our European manufacturing sites.

You will leverage your skills in operations research, machine learning, and advanced artificial intelligence to systematically answer business questions and build robust models. A core pillar of this role involves spearheading our AI initiatives: you will implement Google Gemini as the top-layer reasoning and conversational engine for our projects, and you will pioneer the use of Agentic AI to build autonomous agents that shift our supply chain from static predictions to dynamic, real-time decision-making.

Your Main Missions:

• Interpreting and analyzing supply chain and operations data using statistical techniques, machine learning, and operations research.

• Designing and deploying Generative AI solutions, utilizing Gemini to make complex supply chain data accessible and actionable for non-technical business units.

• Developing and orchestrating Agentic AI workflows (sense–plan–act–learn loops) to autonomously handle supply chain disruptions, automate document collection, and optimize logistics in real time.

• Formulating and leading multifaceted analytic studies against large datasets related to procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution.

• Building predictive models and prescriptive models 

• Analyzing supply chain bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, and determining root causes.

• Working closely with supply chain and operations teams to link AI recommendations directly to physical processes and material flow.

• Coordinating with Data Expert to define the data assets, models, and pipelines required to power robust LLMs and agentic frameworks.

• Experimenting with real-time data to provide continuous insights for logistics, capacity planning, and lead-time reduction.

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s degree (preferred), or other advanced degree in Operations Research, Supply Chain Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 2+ years of relevant industry experience in advanced analytics, ideally within a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Logistics environment.

• Artificial Intelligence: Hands-on experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into business processes. Experience with the Gemini API and integrating it as a top-layer solution is highly desirable.

• Agentic Frameworks: Familiarity with building autonomous AI agents and utilizing AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or proprietary agent architectures).

• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of core supply chain processes (S&OP, inventory management, demand planning, logistics). Experience working with ERP data (e.g., SAP) is highly desirable.

• Programming: Proficiency in Python and SQL. Familiarity with optimization solvers/libraries (e.g., Gurobi, PuLP, OR-Tools) is a strong plus.

• Cloud & Big Data: Expertise in Cloud and Big Data technologies (OCI) to support scalable AI deployments.

• Advanced Analytics: Deep skills in time-series forecasting, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics.

• Data Visualization: Experience building impactful dashboards using tools like Cognos, Grafana.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional record of project management, leadership, and the ability to drive change and build trust in AI-led operational environments.

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Comprehensive Health & Financial Security: *100% Paid Health & Mutual Care: Your health and mutual care provider costs are fully covered.

• Profit Sharing & Bonuses: Profit sharing agreement with company plan *Cooptation bonus (with conditions), Seniority bonus and gift cards (with conditions). *Incentives plan under conditions. *Meal Perks: Meal Vouchers (€10.01 with 6€ of AD participation) *Pension Plan: Access a dedicated pension plan for exempt employees (6.5% gross/year).

• Time Off & Flexibility: *Holidays: 25 days of holidays, with additional days based on seniority, and extra parental days (all with conditions). *Flexible Work: Benefit from flexible work arrangements for daily workers and a comprehensive teleworking agreement (with conditions).

• Growth & Development: *Avery Academy: a selected pool of employees accelerate their career with certified training for future managers. *Career Evolution Program (CEP): A year-long (or more) certified training program fully paid by us, designed to help you transition to a new department or an exempt position (with condition) *Dedicated Training: Access a yearly training plan with a dedicated budget. *Career Mobility: Opportunities to become a tutor or take on missions in other departments or plants.

• Well-being & On-site Perks: *Work Council Benefits: Enjoy perks like cinema vouchers, organised trips, sport activities, Christmas gifts, and material loans. *On-site Amenities: Access a company restaurant, an electric charging station, nurse on site and a social worker permanence, social events. *Inclusivity Support: We offer vouchers (€200/year) for employees with disabilities. *Sustainability Commitment: We're part of Hytech Vallée and participated in CEC intercompany workshops to create sustainability plans aligned with the Paris Agreement. We are certified 140001 and 50001.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. Avery Dennison manufactures and distributes display graphics, labeling and functional materials, branding and decorative embellishments, and radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags that feed global supply chains and connect the physical and digital worlds. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals.The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.