Director Global Operations Strategy & Transformation

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

• 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.

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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