Manager System Economics & Competitive Intelligence

**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):** Japan **City/Cities:** Tokyo **Travel Required:** 00% - 25% **Relocation Provided:** No **Job Posting End Date:** December 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](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.