About this role
The overall role is to ensure supply of materials to meet production plans & sales plans taking into consideration contracts, batch sizes, inventory policies and storage capacity. The scope includes procurement of raw materials of assigned categories for a group of plants.
The material planner will also lead the relationship Management activities with their suppliers, as they relate to operational or tactical processes.
What you'll do for us:
Review and execute MRP suggestions and complementary routines to ensure the smooth supply of the assigned materials.Support the Materials Review Board (MRB) & AOS (Age of Stock) processesOnboard new suppliers and develop/maintain relationship with new and existing suppliers by performing regular performance reviews on suppliers' delivery and drive improvements.Seek productivity initiatives along with CPS sites and Suppliers link to lot size, pack size, MOQs.Manage supplier's quality and performance by submitting non-compliance reportReview and manage the Master Data and planning parameters in SAPManage purchase order appropriatelyManage appropriate inventory Requirements and qualifications:
Basic PC operations are possible (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Carry out our work responsiblyFlexibility and ToleranceReporting, contacting, and consulting can be done properlyHigh levels of desire to learn new thingsEager to improveCarry out proper communication Preferred requirement
Execute mitigation plans for ensuring supply continuity at Plant Level (risk analysis, supply continuity taskforce lead, mitigation plan follow-up, related reporting)Execute MRB and AOS routines to guarantee Inventory Health and write off mitigation.Set up Materials Policies in system to reflect supply current state and keep inventory stock in safe levelsVendors complaints root-cause analysis Location(s): Japan
City/Cities: Shiga
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No
Job Posting End Date: July 31, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:5 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.