At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

pladis is looking for Learning & Development Manager for our pladis Center of Excellence Team.

Key Deliverables

• Develop, lead and continuously improve the Learning & Development strategy in alignment with the organization’s overall vision, mission and long-term business objectives.
• Translate business and people strategies into regional and global learning initiatives, ensuring measurable impact on performance and talent outcomes.
• Identify current and future learning, leadership and capability development needs across the organization and lead the preparation of the annual Learning & Development roadmap and budget.
• Lead the implementation of diverse and modern learning solutions company-wide (e.g. blended learning, digital learning, coaching, mentoring, experiential learning), ensuring alignment with business KPIs.
• Establish governance, standards and best practices for learning design, delivery and evaluation.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives, using data and insights to continuously enhance programs and processes.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing consultancy on people development, leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.
• Build, manage and optimize relationships with external training providers, consultants and learning partners.
• Lead and mentor Learning & Development team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

What Do You Need for This Role?

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Master’s degree or certifications in Learning & Development, HR or Coaching is a strong asset).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, with demonstrated experience in designing and managing organization-wide learning strategies.
• Proven experience in leadership development, talent development and large-scale learning program management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link learning initiatives to organizational performance and strategic priorities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at senior leadership level.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong planning, project management and execution capabilities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic and multicultural environments.
• High level of analytical thinking, results orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital learning platforms and learning analytics is an advantage.

Our values

We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world.

• Purpose-led… because we’re energized and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile… because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative… because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient… because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive… because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.