Director, Supply Chain - Caucasus and Central Asia Region

Location: Kazakhstan - Almaty

Job Description Summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking aDirector, Supply Chain - CCARto strengthen system performance across the Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit (EME OU).

This role sitswithin The Coca-Cola Companyand works in close partnership withindependent bottlers, TISC leaders, Technical Operation Leaders of Franchise units, Commercial, Finance and OU leadership. The position doesnotown day-to-day bottler operations, but providesend-to-end governance, performancetransparencyand value leadershipacross the system.

The role is designed to elevate supply chain from a functional, self-assessed operation to abenchmark-driven, value-creatingand resilient end-to-end capability, comparable in rigor and impact to business growth.

Rolerequiresto 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 thebusinessneeds,identifyopportunities,capturevalues, defineoptimumsupply chain models for existing categories and to enable future profitable portfolio expansions with new categories

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Performance Leadership

• Own regionalE2E supply chain performance outcomes, including availability, cost, inventory,productivityand resilience
• Establish a clear “best-looks-like” E2E operating model across bottlers
• Drive fact-based discussions on service, cost,inventoryand risk trade-offs

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Governance

• Govern the effectiveness and maturity ofS&OP / IBPprocesses across bottlers
• Ensure demand, supply,inventoryandvalue chainperspectives are integrated into decision making
• Elevate planning quality through scenario-based and unconstrained thinking

Network, Capacity & Structural Optimization

• Lead system-level discussions on network design, cross-border flows, capacityallocationand sourcing footprint
• Challenge andvalidatebottler proposals using E2Esystem economicsand risk scenarios
• Align supply chain structures with growth,innovationand route-to-market strategies

Value Creation & Productivity Stewardship

• Build 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 & Transparency

• Enforce 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/OpportunityLeadership

• Ensure robust business continuity and risk mitigation frameworks across bottlers
• Stress-test assumptions and challenge perceived readiness
• Identifycontinuous improvement opportunities throughoutE2Esupply chain and take necessary actions to support business.

How the Role Works

• The roleoperatesthrough influence, governance and transparency, not direct line authority
• Partners closely withbottler COEs, Supply Chain leaders,TISCleaders, Franchise Tech Ops leader, Commercial and Finance
• Acts as a trusted advisor and challenger, escalating issues whenrequired

Success Measures

• Availability / OSA improvement across bottlers
• Reduction in total supply chain cost (COGS andlogistics)
• Inventory optimization and working capital release
• Improved capacityutilizationand productivity
• Measurable value delivery versus committed pipeline
• Increased resilience and reduced firefighting

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ yearsof progressive supply chain leadership experience in FMCG / CPG environments
• Provenend-to-end supply chainexperience acrossplanning,manufacturingandlogistics
• Strong exposure toIntegrated Business Planning (IBP / S&OP)and scenario-based decision making
• Hands-on experience with planning,manufacturingandlogisticstools, 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
• Experienceoperatinginmatrix or system-based organizationswith 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 JoinTheCoca-Cola Company

This role offers a unique opportunity to shapesystem-wide supply chain performanceacross one of the most complex and dynamic operating units globally. You will work at the intersection of strategy,executionand value creation—helping bottlers and the systemunlocktheir full potential

Skills

Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Cost Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Principles, Logistics Management, Materials Handling, People Management, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Product Launches, Purchasing Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Operations

Location(s)

Kazakhstan

City/Cities

Almaty

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided

No

Job Posting End Date

November 13, 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.

Additional Locations: Uzbekistan - Tashkent