Senior Manager, Material Operations & Sourcing - Japan/Korea

Job Description Summary:

The Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain (TI&SC) teams connect the global system supply chain end to end to capture scale and competitive advantage, while driving productivity and sharing best practices.  We are seeking a Supply Chain Consultant who will provide technical leadership and execution support to our assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technical risk management, project management frameworks, and commercialization processes.

What   you’ll   do for us:  

• Lead mitigation plans for ensuring supply continuity at plant level (risk analysis, supply continuity taskforce lead, mitigation plan follow-up,   and   related reporting)  

• Lead collaborative routines with key suppliers and stakeholders. (Supplier on-boarding, suppliers business review, contract status routines)   for local suppliers who are not supported by our procurement partners.   

• Ensure Materials Planning Transformation   a doption for all new tools and the standards set by the   C o E  

• Ensure missing part s   and under policy report/dashboard are issued for the managed materials, root causes defined, mitigation actions   monitored , and keep the plant informed  

• Monitor Materials Planning KPI’s at Plant   l evel Metrics   for   mandated stock, SSDR, WOS, BP Target   etc.  

• Lead a team of Material Operations Planning Analysts ensuring they effectively manage plant materials supply, as well as supporting their continuous improvement of capabilities .    The role will   be responsible for   engaging,   developing   and inspiring this team of Analyst  

• Lead the team   drive transformation,   process   improvements   and also   lead global projects as needed.   

Requirements and qualifications:  

• Experience in global company/function with SAP/Ariba/IBP is mandatory.

• Experience of Planning &material operations supply chain function / in plant over 5years in management.

• Communication skill with BCP and Global Planning team to follow up and execute different strategies  

• Frequent connection to Suppliers to ensure supply continuity   as   required    

• Participate   i n the CPS Materials Planning routines. Execute the agreed business plan commitments for CPS Materials Planning  

• Execute basic routines to ensure supply continuity and lead collaborative routines with key suppliers and stakeholder s  

• Fluency in   English and Japanese  

Skills:

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

October 30, 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.