Manager, Logistics Auotmation Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Shiga, JPN
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Expert/Leader
Food
The Role
Lead design and implementation of end-to-end material flow and warehouse/logistics automation for large FMCG brownfield projects. Optimize layouts and transport, select and manage suppliers, and integrate automation systems with WMS/MES/ERP to improve handling, reduce travel distance, and achieve automation performance targets.
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Job Description Summary:

Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end material flow from inbound to outbound.
  • Develop warehouse and logistics automation solutions.
  • Optimize layout and transportation efficiency.
  • Lead supplier selection and implementation.
  • Integrate automation systems with WMS/MES/ERP.
Success Measures
  • Reduced material handling.
  • Reduced travel distance.
  • Automation performance achieved.
  • Improved logistics efficiency.
Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
  • Project and change management
  • Problem solving and decision making under ambiguity
  • People development and team coaching
  • Strong communication in Japanese and English
  • Results orientation and accountability
Requirements
  • Business-level Japanese and English
  • 10+ years FMCG or related manufacturing experience
  • 3 -5+ years or more of experience in logistics automation, warehouse management, material handling, or related fields

職務目的(Purpose

 本ポジションは、大規模FMCGブラウンフィールド製造プロジェクトにおいて、Logistics Automation Engineerとして物流およびマテリアルフローの最適化を推進し、自動化技術を活用した効率的な倉庫・搬送システムを実現することを目的とします。

主な職務内容(Key Responsibilities

. 原材料受入から製品出荷までのエンドツーエンドのマテリアルフローを設計する

. 倉庫自動化および物流自動化ソリューションを企画・開発する

. レイアウト設計および搬送効率の最適化を推進する

. サプライヤー選定、技術評価、および導入活動をリードする

. 自動化システムとWMS(Warehouse Management System)、MES(Manufacturing Execution System)、ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning)とのシステム統合を推進する

成功指標(Success Measures

. マテリアルハンドリング作業の削減を実現すること

. 工場内搬送距離の削減を実現すること

. 自動化システムが要求性能を達成すること

. 物流オペレーションの効率向上を実現すること

求められるリーダーシップコンピテンシー(Leadership Competencies

. 戦略的思考力および高いビジネス感覚

. 部門横断的なリーダーシップとステークホルダーマネジメント能力

. プロジェクトマネジメントおよびチェンジマネジメント能力

. 不確実な状況下での課題解決力および意思決定力

. 人材育成およびチームコーチング能力

. 日本語・英語による優れたコミュニケーション能力

. 結果志向と高いオーナーシップ

応募条件

. 日本語および英語によるビジネスレベルのコミュニケーション能力

. FMCG(消費財)または関連製造業における10年以上の実務経験

. 物流自動化、倉庫管理、マテリアルハンドリング、または関連分野で3~5年以上の経験

Skills:

Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

August 11, 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.

Skills Required

  • Business-level Japanese and English communication
  • 10+ years FMCG or related manufacturing experience
  • 3-5+ years experience in logistics automation, warehouse management, or material handling
  • Design end-to-end material flow from inbound to outbound
  • Develop warehouse and logistics automation solutions and optimize layout/transport efficiency
  • Integrate automation systems with WMS/MES/ERP
  • Lead supplier selection, technical evaluation, and implementation
  • Change Management
  • Continual Improvement Process
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • ISO 14001
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Production Management and Production Processes
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Six Sigma
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development
  • Waterfall Model (project methodology)

The Coca-Cola Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Coca-Cola Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Coca-Cola Company.

  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a 401(k) match with a company-funded cash-balance pension and an employee stock purchase plan match that together materially increase long-term package value.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as broad and feature-rich, including national medical coverage plus specialized add-ons like virtual care, second opinions, oncology navigation, fertility support, and chronic-condition programs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are outlined with structured vacation accrual that increases with tenure and a holiday program that includes both set and floating days.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
88,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.

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