Finished Goods Supply Lead

Who We are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

As our Supply Planner Finished Goods (FG) you will be responsible for ensuring an optimized and smooth delivery of an 18-months production plan with a special focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.  You will, on a weekly basis, assess and control the short-and-mid-term plan, working closely with operations, demand planning and local supply planning, to give visibility to the market and secure service level. On a monthly level, they control the long-term plan, enabling the right decision making in the IBP process.

What You'll do

Oversee the relevant supply strategy: serve as main liaison between the market and internal & external manufacturers to ensure a robust supply plan for EECM

Develop and uphold a Service Level Agreement with both internal and external manufacturers, driving adherence to performance metrics through KPIs, processes, and ways of working

Identify gaps and risks in weekly planning and drive necessary corrective actions with the appropriate stakeholders to address these issues

Direct process optimization efforts to fill gaps in Supply Planning processes

Actively engage in projects and PIPO to align with business objectives. Monitor obsolescence and overstock risks and provide visibility to relevant stakeholders with a mitigation plan. Manage and track Master Data maintenance updates.

Lead the monthly Supply Review, facilitating discussions on long-term supply feasibility, stirring effective decision-making and escalation to the Executive Review

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What you'll need to be successful

Relevant Bachelor or Master Degree

Solid experience in Supply Chain/Logistics

FMCG experience highly advantageous

Experience in Project Management, Process optimization, Continuous Improvement are a +

Fluent in English is a requirement

French is an advantage

Key Competencies

Leadership and autonomous mindset

Analytical skills, Excel and system savvy 

Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Able to see the bigger picture 

Able to thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment

Proactive and problem-solving mindset

Critical issues/complexities in the role

Develop new processes and manage different stakeholders

Combine short term problem solving with long-term visibility

+400 Country-SKU combinations

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.