Sr. Director, Sustainability Strategy & Planning

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

296d • $186,000 - $216,600

About The Position

Responsible for the development of an integrated set of business metrics that reflect advancement of the Sustainability agenda. Responsible for leading and managing strategic business cases and valuations of emerging business models and relationships in support of our Sustainability objectives with an emphasis on NA (North America) system collections. This leader will importantly work across Global sustainability networks organization and leading external partners to identify and share best practices, ensuring the team is leading and working in the most networked way possible. Leads our NA system collection strategy roadmap in partnership with bottlers & internal & external partners. This includes identifying strategic partnerships across NA bottling system and geographies to unlock strategic value in collection, procurement and supply chain to grow our material collection as well as recycled content in packaging. Manage the integrated planning & performance for the North America OU Sustainability Team, inclusive of facilitating development of multi-year strategies, supporting roadmap of initiatives and performance measurement capabilities to determine progress vs. overarching objectives. Together with VP/GM co-leads the development and management of NA Long-Range sustainability plan (LRP) in partnership with TI&S and Finance functions. Partner with NAOU team, the Global Sustainability Network and external resources to define a balanced scorecard of business metrics in line with our Sustainability objectives. Develops and maintains capability for performance management. Tracks performance and reports progress to a wide variety of stakeholders. Partners with broad cross-functional stakeholders to develop business cases and also financially evaluate novel business models, partnerships and other types of relationships in support of our Sustainability and growth objectives. Ensures creative, yet prudent investment stance. Provides project-specific analytical support and/or guidance on business case development and business model valuations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in strategy, finance, business analytics, M&A, performance management, program/project management or supply chain.
• Proven experience applying Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking principles.
• Working knowledge of NA Finance, Capital Management, Business Planning and Performance processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Program and Project Management experience.
• ESG/Sustainability experience (Packaging, Water, Climate & collection).
• Commercialization experience.
• Customer/Franchise leadership experience.
• NA commodity and material procurement & supply chain strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated business metrics for Sustainability agenda.
• Lead and manage strategic business cases and valuations for emerging business models.
• Work across Global sustainability networks and with external partners to share best practices.
• Lead NA system collection strategy roadmap in partnership with bottlers and partners.
• Identify strategic partnerships to unlock value in collection, procurement, and supply chain.
• Manage integrated planning and performance for North America OU Sustainability Team.
• Facilitate development of multi-year strategies and performance measurement capabilities.
• Co-lead the development and management of NA Long-Range sustainability plan.
• Define a balanced scorecard of business metrics in line with Sustainability objectives.
• Track performance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Develop business cases and evaluate novel business models and partnerships.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $186,000 - $216,600.
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree