Product Development

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specialising in the

design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials.

The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive

materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical,

and retail applications; tags, labels, and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification

(RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the

The company employs more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021

were $8.4 billion.

Learn more at averydennison.com.

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON RBIS

Avery Dennison RBIS, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.52 billion

division of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY). Avery Dennison RBIS provides intelligent creative and

sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate global retail supply chain performance. We

elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments, and packaging solutions that

enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through RFID-enabled inventory and loss

prevention solutions, price management, global compliance, and brand security solutions.

Based in Westborough, Massachusetts Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global

marketplace with operations in 115 locations, 50 countries, across 6 continents. For more information,

visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

The primary responsibility will be to develop products in the most cost-efficient manner to meet the target prices and make sure the samples are as per department KPI. Global Product Development(GPD) will be responsible for the smooth running of the orders once it’s approved by setting up the systems locally and by providing technical support wherever possible. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;

a. Handle top revenue generated RBs (accounts) and Global Product Development(GPD)projects

b. Smooth development of items for local supply

c. Identify feasible and cost-effective methods for product development

d. Provide on-time estimates with the best production capability

e. Initiate product re-engineering to be ahead of the competition

f. Initiate and drive improvement of speed of developments through the ELS approach

g. Circulation of RB updates among internal departments

h. Counter sample approvals

i. Develop new products and customers

j. Resolve customer queries related to product development

k. Assist in the pricing of products

l. Maintain Business focus at all times and respond to internal customers’ inquiries through emails and phone using the best practice guidelines.

m. Work within agreed service levels, striving to exceed Organizations' expectations.

n. Take ownership of assigned accounts and proactively follow through with Hub(overseas) and the internal department to set up the article/product at the earliest.

o. Ensure all queries are resolved within the stipulated time frame and escalate issues if appropriate, to the Associate Manager.

p. Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers, and colleagues.

q. Adhere to agreed standards of quality and productivity. Process all developments with a minimum 99% accuracy rate after proper validation.

r. Assist in gathering business requirements and analysis activities to facilitate Continuous Improvement in Cost reduction by doing Re-engineering.

s. Update all relevant documents and Oracle with at least 99% accuracy after collecting costing from the Finance department.

t. Sensitization of the client requirements and accordingly prioritize the developments.

u. Work effectively as part of a team to achieve individual, team, and organizational objectives, sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.

v. Train the newcomers on the GPD global process, share product knowledge, etc Classifi cation:

Education: •Degree/Engineering: Printing Technology/ Textile Engineering A good knowledge of the industry is also required. This position requires a detailed understanding of the technology, strategies, activities, status and goals of the company.Also needs to work in a customer account based environment and be capable of independently corresponding with the internal customers and other Avery Dennison sites overseas in relation to product development and marketing related activities.