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 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
Skills:
Location(s):
JapanCity/Cities:
TokyoTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
June 30, 2026Our 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
- More than 5 years' experience in financial planning or commercial finance
- Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment
- Experience in managing bottling relations
- Understanding of existing business models and competitive dynamics
The Coca-Cola Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Coca-Cola Company Insights
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.
