Location(s): United Arab Emirates

City/Cities:

Travel Required: 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: September 24, 2023

Shift:

Summary:

Preferred Location: Middle East

Secondary Preferred Location: Europe

ROLE LOCATION: The location of the positions and whether or not relocation benefits are provided will be discussed at the time of offer. In instances where relocation is provided, current mobility policies will apply. All policies are subject to amendment, revision, or discontinuance at the sole discretion of the Company.

We are changing the face of marketing procurement. The Coca-Cola marketing organisation is the best in the world and we are looking for a dynamic, connected manager to evolve the next chapter in how we approach our agency relationships.

The GMP Studio X Champion for The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) will act as a part of the Global Marketing Procurement (GMP) Organisation working closely with the marketing organisations at global, category & Operating Unit (OU) levels, with PACS teams and FDS supporting Marketing stakeholders, as well as our Agency Network Partner WPP through Open X and Studio X Hub(s).

The role:

Supports, as part of the global StudioX network, in creating the future agenda for StudioX, in anticipation of the future, upgrading it with new capabilities and technologies.

Ensures the management of SX to support our marketing needs and global vision of simplifying and standardizing and digitizing the work moving through Studio X to deliver exceptional value, effectiveness of marketing work and dollars.

Focuses on all aspects of StudioX \xe2\x80\x93 building and leading the OU StudioX operations and the implementation of the OU StudioX agenda, while connecting and integrating it to the global StudioX network.

Owns and drives the OU Studio X activities, comprising integration of multiple capabilities, stewardship of ways of working (incl. tools) to deliver the Studio X agenda.

Assesses and tracks StudioX performance

Defines and operationalizes the capacity of StudioX based on aligned volume of work and OU calendar prioritization to execute key marketing programs for OUs and global charters working closely with key stakeholders especially the OU IMX lead, Marketing Operations & Capabilities team

Supports Agency Operations Lead by ensuring all StudioX projects are submitted to Workfront.

Works with Marketing Ops and Capabilities on the internal engagement and communication strategy

Coordinates with Mkt Platform Services at OU level on key services/SLA and trouble shooting.

Sets and articulates performance expectations with WPP and serve as escalation point to manage through to resolution

Organisational Impact:

Remit is global and will often be required to support other OU teams,

Execution of global strategy and recommending strategies and plans with direct impact on results

As an individual contributor operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, be a subject matter expert within the organization & manage large projects or processes.

Coaches lower-level professionals in skills, delegates work to them and reviews

Represent the function of marketing procurement internally and externally to support a progressive, modern and dynamic approach to business.

Innovation & Complexity

Responsible for making improvements of processes, systems or products to optimize performance

Solve problems by identifying the root cause and modifying solutions applied to similar

Able to work well across multifunctions and as part of a global team

Competent and comfortable with data and able to represent this in a way that is clearly understood in the business and drives action

Communication & Influence

Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function to influence and manage performance

Frequently required to communicate with parties external to the organization

Requires ability to communicate with marketers easily

Will be required to work with OU leaders and other capability managers to adopt standards and ways of working for the team

Behaviours

Able to work across functions and teams supporting one TCCC supporting the bigger picture at all times

Act Like an Owner & own the delivery of results and collaborate well with others to achieve end goals.

Open minded and looking to continuously learn and adapt

Able to constructively challenge and build trusted relationships

Positive mindset, curious, hungry to learn and grow and develop Self & Others.

Entrepreneurial: Be able to work at pace and manage several projects simultaneously

Able to manage workload independently

Skills & Experience

Good understanding of digital and data technologies to enhance production platforms

Insight into how the production industry works and strong knowledge of the field, players & future trends given work of SX.

Experience of working closely with marketing teams, partnering to deliver outstanding value driven results

Able to adhere to clear working processes, scopes of work ensuring perfect delivery

Able to understand financial models and translate business requirements into implementation plans.

Able to work collaboratively as part of a virtual global team to deliver results and share best practices

Ability to use data and apply robust analytics to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting cost, impact, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.

Able to read, edit and interpret contractual documentation and manage contract performance

Minimum: 9+ years of work experience in commercial marketing, creative business or procurement or relevant related field. Knowledge of technical aspects of marketing is highly preferred.

Education Requirements:

Required: Undergraduate degree in a related field

Skills: Budget Management, Category Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Economic Cost Drivers, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Marketing Capabilities, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Procurement Practices, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Technical Category Procurement

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\xe2\x80\x99s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors \xe2\x80\x93 curious, empowered, inclusive and agile \xe2\x80\x93 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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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