Supply Chain IT Manager

Suntory is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products throughout the world. With a history dating back to 1899, we are driven by a profound purpose: To inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company, always together with Seikatsusha – you are an important part of this and here's how your role helps us win.

You will act as the IT Business Partner for SBFAP Supply Chain, leading digital transformation across planning, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainability. In this role, you will align technology solutions with business goals, drive process optimisation, and ensure the successful adoption of digital initiatives that deliver measurable value.

Strategic IT Partnership

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Supply Chain and Digital & IT stakeholders across planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

• Engage business partners to understand, challenge, and refine requirements, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment.

• Promote effective stakeholder engagement and align business unit initiatives with regional systems, standards, and value chains.

• Translate business needs into clear, well-defined technical specifications aligned with the SBFI/SBFAP Digital & IT roadmap.

Project Delivery & Governance

• Drive end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on scope, on time, and with high quality.

• Facilitate requirements workshops and lead user testing sessions as needed to ensure solution readiness.

• Ensure full compliance with Suntory governance and security standards, while effectively managing vendor performance and relationships.

Manufacturing Technology & Industry 4.0 enablement

• Drive the adoption of smart factory solutions, IoT connectivity, and MES/Integrated Manufacturing systems to enhance plant productivity and operational visibility.

• Lead automation initiatives across all manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with the organisation's digital transformation objectives.

• Design and govern IT/OT integration frameworks to enable seamless connectivity between shop-floor systems, MES platforms, and SAP ERP modules (PP, QM, MM), ensuring secure, scalable integration that supports end-to-end visibility and operational excellence.

• Partner with plant operations to identify automation opportunities and implement predictive maintenance and line performance solutions.

Change leadership & Innovation

• Act as a change agent by introducing the "art of the possible" and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Identify and drive opportunities for digitisation and automation to enhance operational excellence and business efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business analysis, technology consulting, or IT business partnering within an agile environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes—including demand and supply planning, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics—preferably within the FMCG/CPG sector.
• Proven track record in project management, business process optimisation, and cross-functional delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IT/OT integration, and AI applications within the supply chain is an added advantage.
• Experience in driving digital upskilling initiatives for teams in supply chain or manufacturing environments

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.