Avery Dennison is looking for a Director to serve as a high-impact, visionary leader responsible for determining our global market presence and capital deployment. You will be responsible for re-evaluating our global manufacturing and supply footprint, identifying cost-optimization opportunities, and leading end-to-end migration of business units or production lines to high-efficiency regions. This is a key strategic role within our global materials science and digital identification solutions company.
What You'll Do
- Drive the evolution of our operational architecture from 'Resilient' to Antifragile, designing systems that harvest disruptions to catalyze innovation.
- Create a 3-to-5-year vision for the Apparel division’s global operational physical presence, balancing cost, resilience, and ESG goals.
- Act as a strategic partner to regional leaders in creating an 'Adaptive Footprint' model that accounts for geopolitical shifts and trade volatility.
- Develop strategies to design a supply chain that allows the company to pivot production between regions or sites with minimal friction.
- Design Transformation Playbooks to execute business migrations.
- Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy leveraging total cost of ownership models.
- Conduct continuous Footprint Reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of current manufacturing and distribution sites.
- Analyze global macroeconomic indicators, client trends, commercial data, business insights, geographic advantages, labor costs, tax incentives, logistics infrastructure, and trade regulations.
- Partner with regional business leaders in making relevant footprint optimization decisions.
- Work with Operations leaders, Mfg 4.0, and technology leadership to ensure platforms and tools maximize efficiency across the global operations footprint.
- Lead business migration in partnership with regional execution project teams.
- Advance the use of digital and AI tools to accelerate planning and execution of the 'Adaptive Footprint' model.
- Simplify the overall footprint assessment and evaluation process for more proactive future response.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance.
- 15+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale business migrations and operations design.
- Advanced understanding of business, strategic operating models, P&L management, CapEx/OpEx budgeting, and financial modeling.
- Ability to collaborate with and influence teams through uncertainty of restructuring.
- Expert at turning complex datasets into actionable executive summaries.
- Experience navigating international trade laws, customs, and diverse cultural business environments.
Nice to Have
- MBA or CSCP/CPSM certification highly preferred.
- AI Champion with passion and track record of leveraging digital technology.
Team & Environment
You will be a strategic partner to regional leaders and will work closely with Operations leaders, Mfg 4.0, and technology leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health & Financial Benefits: Supplemental package of mandatory health insurance, access to Lyra (confidential Employee Assistance Program), free health check every 4 years, free fruit on-site.
- Mandatory participation in Avery Dennison Pension Fund (employer pays ⅔ of premium), holiday allowance, year-end allowance.
- Time Off & Flexibility: Annual Leave starts at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated), bridge day off.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
- Commuting & On-site Perks: Free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
- Professional Development: €500 annual individual training budget, access to internal training and mentoring programs, budget for hardware when working from home.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work model.
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.
