Senior Manager, Supply Chain Project

Senior project manager role for optimizing system’s mid-to-long term sourcing network and enhance supply chain operation connectivity across CPS-OU-Bottlers system.

This position will conduct mid-to-long term packaging type sourcing study, support bottlers’ SC capability investment validation and manage selective Supply chain complexities between OU, CPS and Bottlers.

• Lead packaging type‑based mid‑to‑long term sourcing studies (e.g., RGB) across the JSK OU system.
• Analyze current and future supply network capabilities, capacity, cost structures, and risk profiles.
• Develop supply chain network optimization scenarios considering various choices for the supply planning (i.e. dual sourcing strategies, production hubs, local supply) and resilience requirements.
• Assess macro trends (sustainability regulations, PET resin availability, recycled content mandates, technology evolution) and incorporate into sourcing strategies.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and Bottlers to evaluate total system economics (TCO) and business sustainability.
• Deliver data‑driven sourcing insights and strategic recommendations to OU and System leadership.

• Support bottlers in evaluating supply chain and packaging capability investment proposals (mainly in areas of manufacturing & packaging lines).
• Validate investments against strategic fit, system optimization, ROI, capacity needs, and long‑term flexibility.
• Provide technical and supply chain expertise to validate and challenge, when necessary, assumptions, identify tradeoffs, and mitigate execution risks.
• Ensure investments are aligned with the OU packaging strategy, sourcing strategy, and sustainability commitments.
• Collaborate with Finance and Engineering teams to assess capital efficiency, payback periods, and scalability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to bottlers, enabling fact-based decision making and system value creation

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, or project management, preferably within FMCG or beverage industries.
• Strong experience in project management, leading cross functional and cross company initiatives.
• Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain network design.
• Proven analytical capability with experience conducting business cases, scenario modeling, and cost analysis.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across OU, bottlers, and global stakeholders.
• Fluent in Japanese; strong English communication skills required.

• Experience working within The Coca Cola System or other multi company franchise models.
• Familiarity with Asia Pacific supply markets and regional sourcing dynamics.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Good communication skills, including communicating to senior leadership and facilitating strategic decision forums.
• Multiple stakeholders' management and influencing

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