Director, Technical Operations & Commercialization – Japan

Innovation is a key pillar in driving Coca-Cola Japan’s strategy for sustainable system growth. The Technical Operations & Commercialization function spearheads innovation projects end to end from concept to market execution with close collaboration with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years in Technical Operations, Commercialization, or Supply Chain Management within the FMCG or beverage industry
• Advanced degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Chemical, or Industrial), Food Science, or a related technical field
• Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional, and system-wide initiatives
• Deep expertise in risk management and advanced technical problem solving
• Strong ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at senior levels
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects effectively
• Product Development: of the product development process, including development timelines and beverage functions
• Supply Chain: Knowledge of package, ingredient and concentrate/BB supply issues, value chain, and financial modeling of COGS, sourcing, beverage base manufacturing, and supply
• Regulatory Affairs: Familiarity with Japan Food Law and regulatory issues related to packaging and equipment
• Bottling Processes: Developed knowledge of various filling processes (sparkling, post-mix, pasteurization, retort, preserved cold fill, aseptic) and their implications
• Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality implications of different product/package/process combinations
• Packaging: Understanding of available packaging technologies and related product and process implications
• Basic IT skills (Advanced knowledge preferred)
• Communication skills
• Demonstrated growth behaviors. Set the agenda, be a role model, and apply enterprise mindset

Benefits

• Relocation Provided