Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola

Manager, System Economics & Competitive Intelligence

RoleBusiness Development
LevelLead
LocationR-139225, Japan
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted1 month ago
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About the role

Job Description Summary: Manager, System Economics & Competitive Intelligence Reports to: Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Location: Tokyo, Japan Job Summary

The Manager, System Economics & Competitive Intelligence for the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit is responsible for integrating the analysis of system economics, competitive dynamics, and market performance to inform strategic decision‑making, identifying risks, opportunities.

Focus, Scope, & Impact:

  • Partner with Performance Management and Business Insights managers to run the analysis of macro-economic trends (e.g., GDP, inflation, FX, consumer confidence, demographics, regulation) and assess implications for system performance in Japan and South Korea.

  • Monitor and interpret industry and beverage market trends, including category growth, channel shifts, changing consumption occasions, and customer dynamics.

  • Lead competitive intelligence, including monitoring competitor strategies, pricing actions, promotions, innovation, and route-to-market shifts.

  • Synthesize internal and external data to assess competitive threats and opportunities.

  • Own and lead Industry OI pool calculation for Japan & South Korea, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

  • Partner with Franchise Finance teams to consolidate and benchmark the OU System view, identify and track system risks and opportunities.

KEY SUCCESS PARAMETERSKnowledge & Experience

  • More than 5 years' experience in financial planning or commercial finance

  • Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment as a highly effective communicator and influencer at all levels with the ability to communicate complex situations in simple ways

  • Experience in managing bottling relations

  • Profound understanding of existing business models and competitive dynamics Work Focus

  • Role model the “Leadership in the Network” definition

  • Provide holistic understanding of bottlers and competitors business performance inside the OU.

  • Strategic thinking on business model optimization across all OU bottlers and regions.

  • Responsible for development, data integrity and reliability of System Economics tools and projection models

Communication Focus

  • This role is responsible for partnering internallyas well as externally to effectively manage System Economics and Competitive Analysis, as well as to build alignment on key initiatives and metrics, with a focus on communication to:

  • OU President

  • OU CFO and OU Planning, Competitive Analysis and Insights Lead

  • Franchise Units + Key Regional Stakeholders

  • Other OU leadership teams

  • Bottlers

Skills: Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Tokyo

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 31, 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.

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