Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

January 30, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

 Job Summary

Execute Transportation and Warehouse optimization project following strategy

• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, production, sales) and external partners (3PLs, carriers) to align logistics strategies with business goals.

• Develop and implement logistics optimization strategies, including route planning, warehouse layout, 、Warehouse location for design scope and inventory distribution

• Conduct scenario modeling and simulations to support strategic decision-making in collaborate with BI partner

• Lead function and cross-functional projects to streamline logistics processes and improve service levels.

Prepare the optimized strategy of supply network in collaborating with stakeholders

• Analyze logistics networks and transportation flows to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities from data and market situations in collaborate with BI partners.

• Prepare strategy for logistics in considered LRP and our vision.

• Market research of logistics industry such as Warehouse, transportation and operations

Monitoring KPI and evaluation of performance for partners

• Ensure and embed adequate KPI so that evaluate the performance for our logistics operations

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as transportation cost, delivery accuracy, and inventory turnover.

• Find improvement opportunities from facts and prepare the action plan.

• Evaluate performance of partners and feedback to aim for further improvements

• Acerate Visualization and digitalization of KPI such as cost, volumes with technology and scientific approach

Sourcing and supplier relationship management

• Develop and sourcing of logistics partners following sourcing strategy.

• Monitoring performance and feedback of performance with regular touchpoints.

• Facilitate and implement regular bidding for logistics operation in collaborated with Global logistics services and Platform service team.

• Promote digitalization program such as LBN and track and trace systems with suppliers.

• Supporting on-boarding process for new vendors.

• Contract management for vendors

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals in logistics operations with suppliers.

Strengthening governance to ensure regulatory compliance with Logistics operation team

• Ensure full compliance with Japan's logistics‑related regulations, including the Logistics Optimization Act.

• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable requirements for internal teams and logistics partners.

• Build strong partnerships with carriers to ensure compliance, operational transparency, and mutual productivity improvements.

Promote data analysis with digitalization and adaptation of new technology for logistics operation

• Explore new technology to optimize logistics operations.

• Facilitate installation process for new technology engaged with operation team.

• Implement data analysis of logistics operations such as data analytics tools.

Qualifications / Compentencies

■Mandatory qualifications

Functional Competencies

Project management.

Operational capability & knowledge of logistics.

Strong communication and presentation skills

Microsoft software tools proficiency (Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Power BI)

Knowledge of Warehouse management, Logistics operation.

Knowledge optimization of logistics and supply network.

General Management Competencies

Builds and communicate vision and strategy (balancing strategic and tactical issues), Inclusion

Planning and organizing team to address matters.

Problem solving skills and logical thinking

KPI Management and visualization.

The person must have great sense to quantify all changes

■ Preferred qualifications

Operational capability & knowledge of materials management or purchasing operations

Sourcing and procurement (7Step sourcing strategy)

project management with Agile and DAMIC approach. Operational Excellence belt certification

Change management skills.

Knowledge of cutting edge technical solution for logistics

Requirements / Qualifications

■Mandates

Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics operation (B2B, or B2C) or material management operation

Experience project related to Logistics operation or Material management.

■Preferred

Experience purchasing or sourcing operation

Project management experience in cross-functional and multi-rational environments.

Skills:

Cost Management, People Management

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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