GPD Officer
Summary
Coordinates new product developments and revisions with sales teams, manages global programs, and ensures production consistency across manufacturing units for a multinational manufacturer.
About the role
The GPD Officer plays a vital role in driving business growth by coordinating new item developments and revisions independently with the Sales team. This position is responsible for managing global programs across cross-functional teams, providing professional advice to retail brand customers, analyzing operational margins, and ensuring global production consistency across manufacturing units.
Key Responsibilities
Work independently with Sales on new item development and item revision.
Manage global programs with cross functional teams to ensure a timely and successful rollout.
Calculate and collect global prices as required.
Perform global margin analysis when needed by management.
Work with the Sampling team to deliver qualified samples on a timely basis.
Deploy approved items to global manufacturing units with required standards to ensure global consistency.
Sufficient understanding about the new technology / solution & its application.
Describe pain points from daily operation and provide suggestions to avoid the problem.
Professional advisor to customers. Understand responsible Retail Brand performance and drive improvement to support business growth.
Support other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
English level is CET4 or above, 2 years above any professional experience.
Experience in merchandising and/or product development coordination such as handle sampling, vendor liaison and quotation will be an advantage.
Experience in printing & design and apparel/footwear merchandising will be an advantage.
Good logical thinking and experience in handling data will be an advantage.
Good analytical skills and ability to determine the best production methods in line with desired price points.
Good communication skills, adaptability and self motivation.
Good in written and spoken English and Mandarin. Cantonese is preferable.
Detail-oriented, can work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at the same time.
Strong execution, good sense of urgency and escalation.
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.