The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director, Supply Chain - CCAR to strengthen system performance across the Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit (EME OU). This role sits within The Coca-Cola Company and works in close partnership with independent bottlers, TISC leaders, Technical Operation Leaders of Franchise units, Commercial, Finance and OU leadership. The position does not own day-to-day bottler operations, but provides end-to-end governance, performance transparency and value leadership across the system. The role is designed to elevate supply chain from a functional, self-assessed operation to a benchmark-driven, value-creating and resilient end-to-end capability, comparable in rigor and impact to business growth. Role requires to develop & coordinate Sustainable Supply Chain plans and the solutions for CCAR that are cost competitive and efficient for all categories to support OU growth. Understand the business needs, identify opportunities, capture values, define optimum supply chain models for existing categories and to enable future profitable portfolio expansions with new categories Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Performance LeadershipOwn regional E2E supply chain performance outcomes, including availability, cost, inventory, productivity and resilience Establish a clear 'best-looks-like' E2E operating model across bottlers Drive fact-based discussions on service, cost, inventory and risk trade-offs Integrated Business Planning (IBP) GovernanceGovern the effectiveness and maturity of S&OP / IBP processes across bottlers Ensure demand, supply, inventory and value chain perspectives are integrated into decision making Elevate planning quality through scenario-based and unconstrained thinking Network, Capacity & Structural OptimizationLead system-level discussions on network design, cross-border flows, capacity allocation and sourcing footprint Challenge and validate bottler proposals using E2E system economics and risk scenarios Align supply chain structures with growth, innovation and route-to-market strategies Value Creation & Productivity StewardshipBuild and govern a regional supply chain value pipeline (COGS, logistics, working capital, complexity) Ensure benefits are quantified, finance-validated and transparently tracked Convert operational improvement into tangible business value Benchmarking, Data & TransparencyEnforce standard KPI definitions and objective performance measurement Replace narrative reporting with data-driven scorecards and benchmarks Enable OU and bottler leadership to clearly see performance gaps versus peers and best-in-class Resilience & Risk/Opportunity LeadershipEnsure robust business continuity and risk mitigation frameworks across bottlers Stress-test assumptions and challenge perceived readiness Identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout E2E supply chain and take necessary actions to support business. How the Role WorksThe role operates through influence, governance and transparency, not direct line authority Partners closely with bottler COEs, Supply Chain leaders, TISC leaders, Franchise Tech Ops leader, Commercial and FinanceActs as a trusted advisor and challenger, escalating issues when required Success MeasuresAvailability / OSA improvement across bottlers Reduction in total supply chain cost (COGS and logistics) Inventory optimization and working capital release Improved capacity utilization and productivity Measurable value delivery versus committed pipeline Increased resilience and reduced firefighting Qualifications & Experience10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in FMCG / CPG environments Proven end-to-end supply chain experience across planning, manufacturing and logisticsStrong exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP / S&OP) and scenario-based decision making Hands-on experience with planning, manufacturing and logistics tools, such as: Planning / IBP: SAP IBP, SAP APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent Manufacturing: SAP S/4HANA or ECC, MES, OEE systems, TPM / CI digital tools Logistics & Network: WMS, TMS, network modeling and cost-to-serve tools Experience operating in matrix or system-based organizations with independent bottlers or franchise models Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into business decisions Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority Why Join The Coca-Cola CompanyThis role offers a unique opportunity to shape system-wide supply chain performance across one of the most complex and dynamic operating units globally. You will work at the intersection of strategy, execution and value creation-helping bottlers and the system unlock their full potentialSkillsProduct Launches; Continual Improvement Process; Purchasing Management; Lean Manufacturing; Supply Chain Management (SCM); Industrial Engineering; Logistics Management; Production Planning; Lean Principles; Materials Handling; Supply Chain Operations; Communication; People Management; Shipping; Production Scheduling; Cost AnalysisAnnual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30Annual 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. 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