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Rapid advances in technology, data, and AI create a unique opportunity toaccelerate the KO system’s next chapter of growth by reimagining our core competitive advantages. Building ona strong foundationof modernized infrastructure, global digital experiences, early data capabilities, and proven use cases,we are nowshifting from early wins to scaled, end to end impact on growth, productivity, and efficiency.\nThis next phase moves us from an analog world to a fully digitized one,powered by a digital growth engine that embeds data, technology, and AI into our most critical business domains. Success willrequiremore than technology implementation, it demands a strategic transformation of core capabilities, adomain based, product centric operating model, and a cultural shift toward experimentation, data and technology fluency, and seamless partnership between business and digital teams.\nJob Description Summary\nThe Director, DataScienceis responsible forleading advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives that transform enterprise data into actionable business insights and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders, Product teams, Digital Services, and Operating Units toidentifyhigh-value opportunities, develop predictive models, and deliver scalable analytics solutions that drive growth, productivity, and operational excellence.\nThe Director combines deepexpertisein data science, statistical modeling, and AI with strong business acumen to solve complex business challenges and enable data-driven decision making across the Coca-Cola system. Working across multiple functions, the role translates business problems into analytical solutions, builds intelligentproductsand models, and ensures insights are embedded into business processes to maximize value realization.\nSuccess in this role requires strong technical leadership, analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex insights in ways that influence business decisions.\nResponsibilities include:\nLead the development and execution of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions that address strategic business priorities.\n\nPartner with business stakeholders toidentifyopportunities where data science can improve growth, productivity, customer experience, and operational performance.\n\nDesign, develop, and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, optimization models, and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems.\n\nTransform large, complex datasets into actionable insights, recommendations, and decision-support capabilities.\n\nDevelop scalable analytical products, reusable models, and AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable business value.\n\nPartner with Product, Data Engineering, and Digital teams to operationalize machine learning models and integrate analytics into digital products and business workflows.\n\nEvaluate model performance,monitorbusiness outcomes, and continuously refine analytical approaches to improve accuracy and effectiveness.\n\nEstablish best practices for data science, experimentation, model governance, feature engineering, and responsible AI.\n\nCommunicate analytical findings through compelling business storytelling, executive presentations, and visualization tools that influence strategic decisions.\n\nMentor and develop data scientists while fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.\n\nStay current on emerging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics technologies,identifyingopportunities to accelerate business transformation. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT\n\nDrives enterprise business outcomes by transforming data into predictive insights and AI-powered decision capabilities.\n\nInfluences strategic decisions through advanced analytics, forecasting, optimization, and business intelligence.\n\nEnablesOperating Units and business functions to make faster, more informed decisions through scalable analytical solutions.\n\nPartners across Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Digital organizations to solve high-value business challenges.\n\nEstablishes enterprise standards and best practices for data science, model development, and analytical excellence.\n\nDevelops organizational capability in AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision making. INNOVATION & COMPLEXITY\n\nSolves highlycomplex business problems using advanced statistical methods, machine learning, optimization, and AI techniques.\n\nDevelops innovative analytical approaches for ambiguous business challenges with incomplete or evolving data.\n\nBalances technical rigor with practical businessapplicationto maximize organizational value.\n\nLeverages emerging AI technologies, generative AI, and advanced analytics platforms to improve business performance.\n\nContinuously evaluates new algorithms, methodologies, and technologies to advance enterprise analytical capabilities. COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE\n\nPartners with senior business and digital leaders to define analytical priorities and translate business challenges into data science opportunities.\n\nPresents complex analytical findings in clear, actionable business language that drives executive decision-making.\n\nInfluences cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and measurable business outcomes.\n\nCollaborates closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to deliver integrated analytical solutions.\n\nBuilds trusted relationships across the organization to promote data literacy and a culture of evidence-based decision making.\n\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned, in response to evolving business needs and market dynamics.\n\nCandidate Profile\nA strategic and business-focused data science leader with deepexpertisein advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Combines technical excellence with strong business acumen to transform complex data into actionable insights, scalable AI solutions, and measurable business outcomes.\nRecognized for solving high-impact business problems, influencing executive decisions through analytics, and building high-performing teams that deliver innovative, data-driven solutions across global organizations.\nExperience & Qualifications\n10-15+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or quantitative analytics within complex global organizations.\n\nProven experience developing and deploying predictive models, machine learning solutions, statistical analyses, and AI applications that deliver measurable business value.\n\nStrongexpertisein machine learning, predictive modeling, optimization, experimentation, and statistical analysis.\n\nExperience programming in Python, R, SQL, and modern data science frameworks such as TensorFlow,PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or equivalent.\n\nExperience partnering with Data Engineering, Product Management, and Digital organizations to operationalize analytical solutions.\n\nDemonstrated success translating complex analytical findings into strategic business recommendations for executive leadership.\n\nStrong business acumen with experience supporting Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or Customer functions.\n\nExperience with cloud analytics platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), modern data platforms, and AI-enabled technologies.\n\nProven leadership experience developing high-performing technical teams and fostering innovation.\n\nAdvanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative discipline preferred.\n\nFluent in English and Mandarin, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across functions in a fast-paced environment.\n\nSkills:\nAgile Methodology, Business Process Modeling, Change Management, Cloud Platform, Communication, Data Flow Diagram, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Microsoft Office, User Experience (UX)Location(s):\nChinaCity/Cities:\nShanghaiTravel Required:\n00% - 25%Relocation Provided:\nNoJob Posting End Date:\nDecember 31, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:\nWe 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. 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