Manager, System Economics & Competitive Intelligence
1 week ago• Tokyo, Japan
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 PARAMETERS
Knowledge & 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 internally as 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
Location(s):
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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.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: cocacola-151719761
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-07T23:32:20
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)