GPD Services Manger

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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

 

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA,  SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

About the role

The GPD Services Manager oversees the complete and consistent flow of information for new items and global product changes, acting as the Global Sampling and Program Deployment Lead for all customer development initiatives. This leadership role is critical for driving cross-functional alignment, managing independent projects, and guiding a dedicated team to achieve optimal service reliability and quality targets. The successful candidate will leverage end-to-end thinking to optimize processes, resolve complex challenges, and ensure seamless communication across global manufacturing sites.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Sampling and Program Deployment Lead for assigned customer development initiatives and problem escalation, bearing overall responsibility for item development and deployment.

• Oversee the completeness and consistent information flow for new programs and global product changes across sales, customers, and process owners.

• Supervise, motivate, coach, and develop a team of GPD Officers, monitoring their daily execution, workload, and performance to achieve service and quality targets.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and consistent availability of samples, proofs, formats, data integrity tests, and ink draw-downs for global manufacturing sites.

• Facilitate effective communication with manufacturing sites through the First Order Deployment process.

• Lead and manage management projects independently, utilizing a critical, big-picture, and end-to-end thinking process to drive improvement and preventive measures.

• Drive cross-functional discussion, collaboration, and alignment for customer programs, acting as a coach and role model to the team.

• Translate Avery Dennison strategy, values, and ethics into clear targets for the team across related areas.

• Demonstrate an excellent sense of urgency and issue escalation by identifying problems early and providing effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in merchandising and/or new product development.

• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in people management.

• Strong leadership skills paired with solid business acumen and a creative aptitude.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize end-to-end thinking, critically analyze the full picture, and manage crisis situations effectively.

• Strong aptitude for handling details, controlling processes, and monitoring performance and quality.

• Excellent team management, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Fluent in written and conversational English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

• Strong ability to organize and coordinate people and resources for the successful implementation of plans and processes.

• Excellent adaptability to changes and strong resilience when working under pressure.

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.