Manager, System Economics & Competitive Intelligence

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 internallyas 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):
Japan

City/Cities:
Tokyo

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
June 30, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

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Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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