The Supply Chain Director - is responsible for supply chain oversight for select brands within NAOU. This role supports supply chain functions including, but not limited to order management, procurement, quality control, inventory management, production planning, material planning, warehousing and logistics. This role is also responsible for managing key project initiatives that will drive cost savings and cost optimization for the category business unit assigned to the role. This role works with internal and external Supply Chain organizations and Businesses to gather all pertinent costs, capacities, and constraints of the current infrastructure as well as all long-term volumes. This role will also be a hybrid role that serves as a Program Mgt Director as assigned for special projects. Functional Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:Lead cross-functional projects and programs across assigned product category(s).Develop, manage, and execute integrated project plans and timelines.Guide projects through the Stages and Gates process and ensure accurate, timely Workfront records.Facilitate identification of project risks and establish actionable risk management plans.Provide clear, timely verbal and/or written project updates.Present project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership during key forums (e.g., Stages & Gates, One Technical Voice)Consult with and influence leaders across multiple functions to support decision-making and resolve issues.Leading supply management routines that include Management Business Reviews and 3rd party relationshipsLeading strategic supply chain projects and programs that enable new product innovation, drive costs savings, or supports network optimizationLeading and Implementing process improvement initiatives (e.g., supplier or customer business processes and practices) to benefit the system and suppliers or customers by directing supply chain activities, involving internal (CPS) & external suppliers, functional peers, account teams and/or cross- functional teams.Developing and executing strategic supply chain project plans and timelinesIdentifying key drivers of service to create solutions to decrease costs, increase quality, and deliver additional improvements to our P&LConducting regular business reviews with key internal and external stakeholders to monitor relationship, re-affirm strategies linked to needs and steward the business, operational and/or personal value created for the customer.Evaluating, monitoring, and projecting long-term supply/demand analysis (i.e., capacity planning where appropriate)Identifying and recommending improvements to supply chain metrics and performance standards using research, supplier relationships, industry knowledge and best practices to secure benefits for the KO system, suppliers and/or the customer (e.g., cost savings, new technologies and innovations, operating efficiencies).Identifying supply chain metrics (i.e. forecast variance, total spending, cost savings, etc) using data collection and survey reporting methods to monitor performance.Securing and managing cross-functional resourcesDeveloping and executing the project plan and timelineStewarding projects through the CIF process and maintaining CokeWorks records (where necessary)Facilitating the identification of project risks and establishing risk management plansConsulting with and influencing management, at various levels, in and across a wide variety of functionsParticipating in the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements across the supply chain networkPosition Requirements:Education -- Required: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree PreferredTravel Requirements -- Up to 20%Related Work Experience: -- At least 5 to 7 years of work experience in Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Planning, Project Management, or relevant related fieldTargeted Supply Planning: Understanding forecast inputs/outputs to create production plan required to deliver On-time and in-full for customers, while limiting liabilities and financial exposureProgram Management: Knowledge of program management techniques and practices to drive execution of multifaceted integration projects.Distribution: Knowledge of distributor/distribution policies and procedures. Ability to understand costs/benefits of distributors and common carriers, third party capabilities, and distribution structures to support customer order processes, and product availability.Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels using statistical models to design min/max/reorder levels. Knowledge of asset management procedures, policies and information used to optimize inventory levels and/or fill rates (e.g., balance inventory levels against inventory carrying costs).Process Management - Process Benchmarking and Mapping: Knowledge of and the ability to apply skills in benchmarking and process mapping techniques across a supply chain (includes internal and/or third-party entities)Supply Chain: Knowledge of elements that make up the supply chain and the interrelationship between these elements. Ability to manage and execute strategies across the supply chain to reduce costs and gain efficiencies in the completion of a quality finished good. Ability to analyze, balance, synchronizes and synergizes all internal and external resources and assets to ensure the progress and ultimate completion of a finished good.Business Activity Processes: Ability to establish and define processes, and continuously monitor and improve processes to facilitate the execution of business activities.Process Improvement: Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement. Ability to analyze business processes and develop systems-based solutions that will improve current state.What We Can Do for You:Iconic & Innovative Brands. Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.Communication, Continuous Improvement (CI), Cost Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Principles, Logistics Management, Material Handling, People Management, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Product Launches, Purchase Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain OperationsThe Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.Act as a Change Agent, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Logistics Management, Materials Handling, People Management, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Product Launches, Purchasing Management, Shipping, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain OperationsPay Range:$137,000 - $164,000Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.Location(s):United States of AmericaCity/Cities:AtlantaTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:April 5, 2026Our 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'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. Visit Our Purpose and Vision (https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
