Global Product Development (GPD) Representative

Avery Dennison Corporation; Süleymanpaşa; On-site; TRY 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Development plans

Flexible work options

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is hiring a Global Product Development (GPD) Representative based in Süleymanpaşa, Turkey. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing customer inquiries for tag and label solutions in the textile sector and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product offerings.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills while being fluent in both English and Turkish. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Technical background with an understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience in commercial pricing and analytical data management.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, capable of effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample and pricing requests efficiently.
• Optimize costs and production methods during sample development.
• Collaborate with global teams for new label references.

Skills

Technical background

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Fluency in English

Fluency in Turkish

Job description

Global Product Development (GPD) Representative

Full-time

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.

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.