Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to craft and implement a strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) plan aligned with both Suntory and PepsiCo's sustainability goals. The Public Affairs Manager, encompassing CSR and sustainability related initiatives, will be a core responsibility within the Corporate Affairs Department, contingent upon annual financial performance. We seek a dedicated individual with a proven track record in developing and implementing CSR programs, along with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for the role.

Job responsibilities:

Public Affairs (70%)

• Lead the strategic development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aligned with Suntory and PepsiCo's sustainability goals and core priorities.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders across the company including global and regional teams, CSR partners, NGOs and communities to manage and implement CSR initiatives focusing on Water and Packaging Sustainability, Social Contributions, and other CSR projects.
• Drive the implementation of CSR program and foster internal and external engagement, including awareness among employees and stakeholders.
• Monitor the progress of community programs, regularly evaluate outcomes to ensure alignment with corporate direction and sustainability priorities and prepare comprehensive progress reports for management review.
• Represent the organization at internal and external CSR events to cultivate employees especially water and environmental conservation and expand relationships with CSR stakeholders.
• Conduct research to identify and propose CSR initiatives with significant positive impacts on the environment, communities, and people.
• Collaborate with Suntory and PepsiCo affiliates in Thailand to co-organize CSR activities.
• Manage CSR-related communication through the company owned media channels, including LinkedIn, Intranet, and corporate website.

Internal Communication (30%)

• Develop and implement a strategic internal communication strategy and action plan, including crafting compelling messages and initiatives that resonate with the company’s purpose, vision, mission, culture, and market positioning.
• including crafting compelling messages and initiatives that resonate with the company’s purpose, vision, mission, culture, and market positioning.

• Partner with cross functions to develop and refine corporate messages, especially newsletters and event materials, for internal communication channels to ensure consistent and impactful internal communication across business locations.
• Support employee engagement events and other jobs assigned by manager.

• Assist Corporate Communication & Public Affairs Manager in the roll-out and implementation of local, regional, and global projects/initiatives, supporting change management efforts through effective communication and engagement activities.

Skill and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; Communications-related subject is a plus.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in corporate social responsibility with a proven track record of driving sustainable business practices and achieving measurable results; working experience in the FMCG industry is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and industry trends.
• Strong communication, business acumen and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Good at presentations, event moderation and public speaking.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Be a strategic thinker as well as a strong executor, as needed.
• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with strong multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently under the pressure.
• Ability to innovate in an uncertain environment and ability to manage complexity from end-to-end processes.
• Excellent English and Thai communication both writing and speaking skills.