Global Product Development (GPD) Representative

Job Description

As a Global Product Development (GPD) Representative, you will take ownership of customer inquiries for innovative tag and label solutions tailored for the textile sector. You will evaluate our current portfolio to find immediate answers or partner with internal engineering and development teams to engineer new possibilities. 

Key Responsibilities

This is a hybrid position based at our Saray plant.

• End-to-End Sample Management: Quickly and efficiently handle sample and pricing requests using input from Hub GPD, LO Offices, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Cost & Material Optimization: Determine the most cost-effective production methods and raw materials during the sample development phase to ensure high quality and value engineering.
• Global & Local Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with the Global Product Development Hub (Hub GPD), Procurement, Planning, and Production teams to prepare new label references for mass production.
• Oracle Front End & Cloud System Management: Maintain system integrity by using OFE for pricing generation, updating standard costs, and running weekly reports to resolve error logs.
• Pre-production Setup & MDI Archiving: Execute pre-production raw material procurement, set up production schedules, and archive sample development data into the MDI database.

Qualifications

• Technical & Engineering Background: Technical background with an understanding of engineering principles and production challenges.
• Commercial & Analytical Acumen: Commercial awareness with a high numerical aptitude for data analysis, pricing, and cost management.
• Problem-Solving: Solution-oriented mindset, capable of identifying and addressing potential obstacles proactively before making decisions.
• Professional Experience: Experience working with cross-functional or global product development teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Textile industry understanding, knowledge of the labeling sector and familiarity with product development workflows are preferred.
• Communication & Competencies: Fluent in English and Turkish (written and verbal), with a strong focus on customer-centricity, attention to detail, and resilience.

Additional Information

What we offer

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

• Financial & Health Benefits: We offer Health insurance and various allowances, including Social, Food, Bairam, Meal, Shuttle, and Heating allowances.
• Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 16 days of Annual Leave (increasing with seniority) and we also provide specific paid leave for life events.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individually set-up development plans, access to language courses, and various internal trainings.
• Flexible Work & Well-being: Hybrid work options (for most roles).
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

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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. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Saray location in Türkiye, founded in 2009, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 400 talented individuals. Here, we produce care labels, RFID solutions amd work with different types of printing technologies (paper, woven, fabric and transfer labels) serving world-class brands, within the Apparel sector, like Adidas. Key functions at this site include Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and HR teams, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

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.