Senior Director, System Supply Chain Integration, Technical Innovation and Supply Chain function, Japan & South Korea OU

Job Description Summary: Senior Director, System Supply Chain Integration, Technical Innovation and Supply Chain function, Japan & South Korea OU This Strategic leadership role is accountable for enhancing the system supply chain effectiveness and resilience of the network from suppliers, CPS, bottling partners to customers. This position will: Identify improvement through supply chain lens opportunities and Initiate projects within and beyond OU to enhance business growth and increase resilience. Lead OU Supply Chain agendas to deliver revenue growth, margin improvement, and develop supply chain capabilities. Partner and connect with global Supply Chain and bottlers on key supply chain projects to advise strategic direction of the development. Be the contact point of management in case of supply chain incidents impacting system supply reliability to mitigate risk as soon as possible. The candidate will be a people manager and key for the delivery of the OU and global SC orchestration strategy. In scope pf tthe main supply chain planning and optimization processes and activities: S&OP planning across supply chain including CPS, annual and multi-annual production capacity planning for the entire KO portfolio including innovation, business continuity planning and contingency planning, maximizing the asset utilization, SC performance improvements. Job Description Supply Chain Strategy & Roadmap Develop a business-focused supply chain strategy and roadmap that transforms the supply chain into one of high efficiency and resilience. Provide thought leadership in development of Supply Chain masterplans for the OU, lead key initiatives identified by the GSC or the OU TI&SC team and capture strategic supply chain game changers and plans for achieving the Company Vision Network, Capacity & Capital Planning Partner with the OU and bottling partners to jointly develop a long-term capital investment plan, so the supply chain is ready in the future. Manage Capacity & Capability Planning through Modelling and Forecasting techniques. Partner with the OU and bottling partners on network and footprint optimization (plant, line and warehouse allocation, make-vs-buy, co-packer strategy). Collect and share data and best practices from the bottling partners & suppliers and analyze data to monitor performance End-to-End Integrated Planning Develop, implement and maintain an integrated, modernized Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process aligned with system operations, growth and profitability, through end-to-end integrated planning. Lead system supply chain risk management and business continuity planning (supplier concentration, natural disasters, logistics disruption, geopolitical and commodity volatility). Digital, Technology & Benchmarking Lead global and local benchmarking on supply chain technologies, connecting with global functions, global TISC and bottlers to identify best practices. Partner with the OU functions, CPS and BJI to integrate digital capabilities. Cross-Function & Geography Deployment Enhance cross-geography benchmarking and best practice sharing, ensuring successful deployment across JKOU. Track benefits realization after deployment, reporting value delivered against the business case. Stakeholder Leadership Act as the senior voice of supply chain to the OU team, bottler executives and global counterparts, influencing without direct authority. Represent the OU in global supply chain forums and shape enterprise standards. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, manufacturing or related discipline required. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Technical Operations, Innovation, Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing, with 5+ leadership experience Proven record of leading enterprise-wide technical programs that drove transformational operational and financial results. Advanced knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes, equipment, supply chain economics, and industry best practices. Strong financial acumen, relevant investments initiatives and budgets.Track record of fostering innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability initiatives within a large-scale supply chain. Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy, influence strategy, and successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments Influencing and negotiation skills, able to lead across organizational boundaries without direct reporting lines. Bachelor's in engineering and related fields is a plus KEY Knowledge REQUIREMENTS Mastery of (REQUIRED) broad expertise in (GOOD TO HAVE) Supply chain infrastructure planning and optimization systems and methodology, SC modelling and simulationQSE and regulatory implications on supply chainValue Chain analysis, supply chain cost drivers, knowledge of tools and methods to drive SC performance Commercialization and project management Sales and Operational Planning processes, tools and metrics, experience in implementing S&OP end to end processes LCA and portfolio management, complexity reduction across supply chain Advanced knowledge on manufacturing processes and technologies, logistics and distribution network set-up Data modelling, complex analytics and data management, performance evaluation and balanced score card development Risk management, BCP and contingency planning Skills: Location(s): Japan City/Cities: Tokyo Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: November 29, 2026 Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision  to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.