Senior Executive Product Development

About the role The Product Development Specialist manages and executes the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from local item development and sample approval to pricing and continuous improvement. This role ensures timely, cost-effective development methods and high accuracy across internal systems and client requirements.

About the role

The Senior Executive Global Product Development (GPD) plays a pivotal role in developing products in the most cost-efficient manner to meet target prices while achieving departmental KPIs. This role ensures the smooth running and execution of orders once approved by establishing local systems, delivering technical expertise, and providing continuous account support. Serving as an essential individual contributor, this position manages top revenue-generating accounts, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with both local internal departments and overseas Avery Dennison hubs to optimize product development cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle top revenue-generated RBs (accounts) and strategic projects, ensuring seamless item development for local supply.

• Identify feasible, cost-effective product development methods and provide accurate estimates leveraging production capabilities.

• Initiate product re-engineering to stay ahead of the competition and drive development speed via the ELS approach.

• Oversee counter sample approvals, develop new products and customers, and resolve all customer queries regarding product development.

• Assist in product pricing, maintain constant business focus, and promptly address internal inquiries per best practice guidelines.

• Take full ownership of assigned accounts, proactively following through with overseas Hubs and internal departments for timely article setup.

• Ensure query resolution within stipulated timeframes and escalate complex issues appropriately to the Associate Manager.

• Process all developments with a minimum 99% accuracy rate after validation, adhering strictly to agreed quality and productivity standards.

• Update all relevant documents and Oracle systems with at least 99% accuracy after collecting costing details from Finance.

• Train newcomers on the GPD global process, share product knowledge, and prioritize developments based on client requirements. Qualifications

Education : Graduation in Textile and Printing background

• Proven experience in product development, item setup, and sample management.

• Strong knowledge of product costing, pricing, and re-engineering principles.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Lean System (ELS) or continuous improvement methodologies.

• High proficiency in database systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external account management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, prioritize client requirements, and meet strict SLAs.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining 99%+ accuracy in documentation.
  
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