Location(s):
Japan
City/Cities:
Tokyo
Travel Required:
Relocation Provided:
Job Posting End Date:
May 31, 2024
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Position Overview:
The Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations will be instrumental in developing and implementing short- and mid-term strategies, with a focus on World Without Waste and packaging sustainability. The individual will be responsible for accelerating the integration of the Sustainability Business Plan, establishing system-wide governance processes for sustainability goals, leading discussions with bottling partners on investment strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with the company's sustainability agenda.
Focus, Scope, & Impact:
Strategy
- Lead the development of short- and mid-term Packaging Sustainability strategies, ensuring they align with overall business objectives.
- Define and implement an integrated evaluation methodology for Packaging Sustainability that captures both financial and non-financial aspects of sustainability initiatives.
- Work closely with Finance and Strategy teams to ensure investment strategies are in alignment with the sustainability agenda and contribute to delivering business value.
- Leverage cross-functional and global networks to facilitate information exchange and expedite the execution of sustainability projects.
Operations
- Partnering with Tech. Sustainability team, establish governance processes system-wide to ensure commitment to the company’s 2030 sustainability goal, including securing bottler investments in the sustainability agenda.
- Lead negotiations and discussions with bottling partners to define and agree upon a roadmap of activities and investment strategy aimed at achieving the 2030 sustainability goals and future targets.
- Partner with the Customer & Commercial Leadership team to explore and capitalize on collaborative opportunities with key customers, tailoring solutions to meet their sustainability requirements.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning and operations, with a focus on sustainability.
- Ability to communicate complex sustainability issues effectively to diverse audiences both in English and Japanese.
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive organizational change and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with an ability to incorporate both financial and non-financial factors into strategy development.
- Deep understanding of sustainability practices, metrics, and governance, with experience in leading sustainability initiatives within a large organization.
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, negotiations, and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
Candidate Profile
Successful candidates will embody a strong sense of leadership, demonstrating the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving excellence. At Coca-Cola, we value leaders who are not only adept at steering projects and driving results but are also skilled in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. A growth mindset is integral to our culture, and we seek individuals who embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and display a continuous desire for development and innovation. Applicants should be committed to personal and professional growth, as well as to the expansion and progress of our esteemed company.
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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.