Manager, Market Development & Commercialization Operations - RTD (Finance)

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World's Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

Mission of Role
Play a central role in driving GEMBA driven culture and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle within the US organization for the US RTD category

Role Responsibilities

• As the administrator of the US GEMBA Community, plan and execute community activities, engage members, and collect insights and best practices for US RTD category
• Manage the transition of the community from Viva Engage to future Apps now being developed and make sure Gemba community continue to thrive
• Organize and prioritize the collected insights to drive the next set of actions and monitor the progress for RTDs
• Serve as a PDCA (Plan Do Check Act) ambassador by deeply understanding the Suntory PDCA approach and promoting its adoption in the US organization
• With the penetration of PDCA mindset in US organization, contribute to annual planning and Performance Review cycle processes by advising relevant stakeholders
• Pilot various initiatives to identify successful ideas and scalable opportunities for future
• Explore any opportunity that may contribute to the overall success and growth of the US business

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
• 2-4 years experience in the bev alcohol industry
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze and synthesize insights to identify actionable opportunities
• Deep understanding of PDCA and Gemba driven cultures

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $90,000 to $110,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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