Chilled Solutions Manager

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

The role of the Chilled Solutions Manager is an important role that defines, builds, and executes our chilled solutions strategy. Within this, the role is specifically focused on two core elements; Being Future Fit & managing our operational targets to achieve financial KPIs.

Within Future Fit, the Chilled Solutions Manager is accountable for designing, aligning & executing solutions that ensure our equipment offering is compliant to industry standard, meets the needs of our Retail partners and drives the right level of innovation to meet changing consumer habits.

To support this, the Chilled Solutions Manager will play a role in maximising equipment efficiency; via sourcing and negotiating chiller tech to improve data collection & make our equipment more efficient.

The Chilled Solutions Manager will also be fully accountable for our Operational KPI’s, working with the wider equipment team they are responsible for managing, course correcting and aligning all stakeholders to the management of our Equipment Capex & Opex, to achieve business KPIs. The Chilled Solutions manager must work with the wider equipment team to ensure we come in on budget.

To support this, the Chilled Solutions manager plays a fundamental role in the management of our 3rd party suppliers; holding them to account and always on the look out for efficient ways to work together. 

What You'll Do

Keep close to the Gemba, with particular focus on channel activity and industry equipment development

Use data analysis, market insight and channel priorities to understand where the best opportunities lie for Suntory Chilled Equipment for the next 10 years

Ensure creative plans are in place to meet future industry legislation, always demonstrating an open minded, Gemba approach

Lead the agenda with key stakeholders to deliver on these opportunities

Clearly defined & aligned plans in place to deliver connect chillers to drive greater data collection

Support the wider Equipment team by Extend connected chiller tech and embed the use of the data & insights, enabling improved viability across the Equipment Estate.

Management of Opex & Capex budgets to target, to support delivery of Equipment NSV

Utilising internal & external insights; work with key stakeholders to agree future budget requirements to deliver on the Chilled Solutions offering, via the AOP & MTP internal processes.

Maintain KPI tracking & scorecards. Create and deliver course correction plans (if needed) to ensure goal deliver

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 need to be successful

Demonstrates good commercial acumen and understands levers to maximise to P&L delivery

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to turn insights and future trends into actionable plans

Proven results delivery

Agility of thinking - demonstrates ability to pivot plan based on new information

Proven strong influencing and communication

Problem solving / critical thinking

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.