About this role
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:
September 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.