Director Global Operations Strategy & Transformation

Job Description

We are seeking a high-impact, visionary leader to serve as the Director Global Operations Strategy Transformation. This is a pivotal role in determining which global markets we inhabit and how our capital is deployed to ensure long-term competitive advantages. You will be responsible for re-evaluating our global manufacturing and supply footprint, identifying cost-optimization opportunities, and leading the end-to-end migration of business units or production lines to high-efficiency regions.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of our operational architecture from 'Resilient' to Antifragile; designing systems that don't just withstand macroeconomic shocks or geopolitical volatility, but actively harvest these disruptions to catalyze innovation and gain market share
• Create the 3-to-5-year vision for the Apparel division’s global operational physical presence, balancing cost, resilience, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional leaders in creating an "Adaptive Footprint" model that accounts for geopolitical shifts, and trade volatility within our operational footprint
• Develop relevant strategies that design a supply chain that allows the company to pivot production between regions/sites with minimal friction.
• Design the Transformation Playbooks to execute business migrations.
• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy that leverages 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, including labor costs, tax incentives, logistics infrastructure, and trade regulations. 
• Partner with regional business leaders in making relevant footprint optimisation decisions 
• Work with Operations leaders, Mfg 4.0,  and technology leadership to ensure we have the platforms and tools to maximize efficiency across our global operations footprint
• Lead business migration in partnership with regional execution project teams
• Advance use of digital and AI tools to accelerate planning and execution of “Adaptive Footprint” model 
• Simplify the overall footprint assessment and evaluation process for a more proactive future response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance; MBA or CSCP/CPSM certification highly preferred.
• 15+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale business migrations, operations design
• AI Champion with passion and track record of leveraging digital technology 
• Advanced understanding of business, strategic operating models, P&L management, CapEx/OpEx budgeting, and financial modeling.  
• Ability to collaborate with and influence teams through the uncertainty of restructuring. 
• Expert at turning complex datasets into actionable executive summaries. 
• Experience navigating international trade laws, customs, and diverse cultural business environments.

Additional Information

What we offer

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

• Health & Financial Benefits: We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance, access to Lyra (our confidential Employee Assistance Program) for personal and professional support, a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site. We provide mandatory participation in the Avery Dennison Pension Fund (where the employer pays ⅔ of the premium), along with a holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Annual Leave starts at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). You will also receive 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to numerous internal training and mentoring programs, and a budget for hardware when working from home.

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 commi