Senior Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer

Coca-Cola is hiring a Senior Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Design and implement end-to-end logistics and warehouse automation solutions for a manufacturing project.

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Job Description Summary:

This role is responsible for delivering outcomes associated with the Logistics Automation Engineer position in a major FMCG brownfield manufacturing project.

Key Responsibilities

Design end-to-end material flow from inbound to outbound.
Develop warehouse and logistics automation solutions.
Optimize layout and transportation efficiency.
Lead supplier selection and implementation.
Integrate automation systems with WMS/MES/ERP.

Success Measures

Reduced material handling.
Reduced travel distance.
Automation performance achieved.
Improved logistics efficiency.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinking and business acumen
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
Project and change management
Problem solving and decision making under ambiguity
People development and team coaching
Strong communication in Japanese and English
Results orientation and accountability

Requirements

Business-level Japanese and English
10+ years FMCG or related manufacturing experience
3 -5+ years or more of experience in logistics automation, warehouse management, material handling, or related fields

職務目的（Purpose）

本ポジションは、大規模FMCGブラウンフィールド製造プロジェクトにおいて、Logistics Automation Engineerとして物流およびマテリアルフローの最適化を推進し、自動化技術を活用した効率的な倉庫・搬送システムを実現することを目的とします。

主な職務内容（Key Responsibilities）

. 原材料受入から製品出荷までのエンドツーエンドのマテリアルフローを設計する

. 倉庫自動化および物流自動化ソリューションを企画・開発する

. レイアウト設計および搬送効率の最適化を推進する

. サプライヤー選定、技術評価、および導入活動をリードする

. 自動化システムとWMS（Warehouse Management System）、MES（Manufacturing Execution System）、ERP（Enterprise Resource Planning）とのシステム統合を推進する

成功指標（Success Measures）

. マテリアルハンドリング作業の削減を実現すること

. 工場内搬送距離の削減を実現すること

. 自動化システムが要求性能を達成すること

. 物流オペレーションの効率向上を実現すること

求められるリーダーシップコンピテンシー（Leadership Competencies）

. 戦略的思考力および高いビジネス感覚

. 部門横断的なリーダーシップとステークホルダーマネジメント能力

. プロジェクトマネジメントおよびチェンジマネジメント能力

. 不確実な状況下での課題解決力および意思決定力

. 人材育成およびチームコーチング能力

. 日本語・英語による優れたコミュニケーション能力

. 結果志向と高いオーナーシップ

応募条件

. 日本語および英語によるビジネスレベルのコミュニケーション能力

. FMCG（消費財）または関連製造業における10年以上の実務経験

. 物流自動化、倉庫管理、マテリアルハンドリング、または関連分野で3～5年以上の経験

Skills:

Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

October 25, 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.

How we rate this

Senior Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer at Coca-Cola rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Senior Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer is an open job at Coca-Cola.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Japan - Shiga.
The job was posted on September 15, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Coca-Cola. Apply on Coca-Cola

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Logistics AutomationMaterial HandlingSupply ChainProject ManagementLean ManufacturingWmsMesErp

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Tell me about a project where project management was part of your work. What did you do?
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