Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
IT BP Lead Supply Chain and Corporate Functions
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Who We Are
Suntory is a fast-moving, agile, and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nation's 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 purpose of this position is to provide data and technology leadership and strategic business partnering to Digital Core functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, Corporate) within the Suntory Beverages & Food BU to drive alignment, prioritization, and delivery of technology initiatives focused on Manufacturing, Warehouse, Planning, and Transport.
What You'll Do
- Act as the Digital & IT business partner for BU Corporate and Supply Chain function leaders to define and align the technology roadmap with business needs and technological possibilities.
- Serve as the single point of contact for IT portfolio management, cost of ownership, and IT strategy within Supply Chain and Corporate functions for the BU.
- Collaborate closely with SBFE Regional IT COEs (AI, Analytics, Cybersecurity, SAP) to ensure project delivery adds value and enhances user experience.
- Drive technology-led change by integrating external industry developments and innovations into the BU’s technology strategy.
- Own end-to-end accountability for the BU Supply Chain & Corporate IT landscape including strategy, prioritization, delivery oversight, and value realization.
- Partner with functional leaders across BU and other BUs to simplify and digitize ways of working aligned with international technology and architecture standards.
- Balancing ongoing operational changes and upgrades with the need to digitize and modernize plant operations to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), safety, and forecast accuracy while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Managing the constraints and limited flexibility imposed by the upcoming S4Hana transformation (go-live end 2027) on SAP Core enhancements.
- Influencing diverse stakeholders across functions and regions to make strategic data and technology decisions aligned with business priorities.
- Ensuring seamless collaboration between multiple COEs and regional teams to deliver complex projects on the ground.
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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 realize 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
Essential
- Extensive IT management or leadership experience in multinational companies, preferably FMCG
- Proven experience in Supply Chain IT domain including Manufacturing, Planning, and Logistics
- Strong technical expertise in Supply Chain technologies such as SAP, EWM, IBP, and emerging technologies like AI, ML, IoT, OCR
- Strategic thinker with hands-on technology leadership and successful track record in technology strategy implementation
- Strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills across functions and geographies
- Gemba-oriented with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive technology-enabled transformation
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Desirable
- Experience working within a global or regional IT function with COEs
- Familiarity with S4Hana transformation projects
- Knowledge of digital manufacturing and warehouse automation technologies
- Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement in complex environments
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, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, 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.
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