Head of Global Data & AI Products

Who We Are

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. At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company, always together with Seikatsusha – you are an important part of this and here’s how your role helps us win.

About your role

This Senior Manager role within Suntory Beverage & Food is responsible for leading global Data, Analytics & AI product development. The position focuses on building and scaling data and AI capabilities to enable more informed and effective decision-making across commercial, finance, and supply chain functions.

The role will own the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of analytics and AI products tailored to regional business needs. It requires a hands-on approach to data platforms, while also partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive adoption and business impact.

Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business functions, this role ensures strong data foundations and readiness are established before advancing AI capabilities, enabling scalable and sustainable digital transformation. This role requires a hands-on leader who can dive deep into data—running analyses, debugging pipelines, and reviewing models—while also stepping back to frame problems strategically. You will balance execution with leadership, actively engaging in the work while driving stakeholder alignment, product prioritization, and team enablement.

What You'll Do

Global Data & AI Products

• Lead end-to-end design and delivery of data & AI products, from problem definition to adoption
• Own product lifecycle, including defining success metrics and driving business usage

Drive Data Science & AI Use Cases

• Apply advanced analytics techniques to solve business problems
• Stay updated on emerging AI trends and identify relevant applications 
• Ensure responsible AI deployment with strong governance and model transparet
  

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical and business capabilities
• Drive data literacy and AI adoption across the organisation through clear and accessible communication

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions
• Present insights, product roadmaps, and recommendations to senior leadership

What You need to be successful

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, applied AI, or analytics product roles within FMCG, beverages or consulting supporting these industries
• Proven track record in building and deploying Data, Analytics & AI products end-to-end
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Azure, or similar cloud-based analytics platforms; strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4 HANA) and syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen)
• Solid understanding of ML pipelines, data modelling, and analytics architecture
• Familiarity with AI Agents, MCP server architecture, and agentic AI systems

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.