Corporate Affairs Director - Government and Industry Relations

Job Summary

Suntory is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products throughout the world. With a history dating back to 1899, we are driven by a profound purpose: to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

Role Summary

• This role is help sharpen and strengthen SPVB's thought leadership position in Vietnam and among top industry players
• The position will support the VP CA to build SPVB's government and industry engagement and advocacy for the balance and reasonable regulation environment
• Protect SPVB corporate positive image and improve our corporate brand value year on year with the Government and Public stakeholders through external engagement with central and local governments following COCs and SPVB values guidelines
• Single window for all GR & Industry relations by leveraging inputs from functions. Lead the advocacy campaigns for both SPVB or industry issues to support business interests and avoid negative impacts on SPVB business
• Representing SPVB's CEO or VP at critical government and industry events

Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (SPVB) is a strategic alliance between PepsiCo Inc. and Suntory Holdings Ltd. since 2013.

At Suntory PepsiCo VietNam Beverage, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We strive to provide equal opportunities for employment, development, and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and age. We are continuously working to cultivate an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we welcome all individuals to apply for roles at Suntory PepsiCo.

Job Responsibilities

1. Government

• Build and lead government relation strategy so as to position SPVB as the industry leader and good corporate citizenship
• Build and lead government key stakeholder network and engagement plans, both central and local authorities
• Lead policy advocacy for both SPVB’s growth and issue management to support business operation and continuity

2. Industry Engagement

• Build strategy and leverage business associations to support SPVB’s reputation building
• Represent SPVB at the Standing Committees at key business associations
• Build proactive advocacy strategy and plan to support business operation and continuity 

3. Advocacy for balance and reasonable regulation

• On top of the National Assembly and Government/ Ministries’ law building agenda, and timely update Excom on potential opportunities and risks, if any
• Lead policy and regulation advocacy to serve both SPVB’s interest or to support the industry business associations
• Lead crisis management agenda to ensure business continuity

4. Planning and Executing budget

• Build Government and Industry strategy and planning process (AOP, strategic plan) and the flawless delivery of the same
• Budget management: control and monitor to ensure effective use of GR and Industry Relations annual budget
• Be responsible to build capacity of GR and Industry Relations organization to deliver GR and whole CA agenda

Your Team

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree, additional certificates are preferable 
• 10 years of related experiences 
• At least 3 years in managerial position
• Capable of working with high levels 
• Strong knowledge and understanding Government & Industry Relations
• Good at English
• Proficiency in Office software
• Hanoi or HCM based but travel upon business requirement
• Honest, responsible, innovative, high integrity, high commitment
• Ability to handle multi-tasking under high pressure
• Mature & Confidentiality

Education