Director, Portfolio Operations & Merchandising
About The Position
As Director of Commercial Operations – Portfolio & Merchandising, you will enable execution of the NAOU commercial plan and Bottler-delivered portfolio through merchandising strategies and capabilities, supplier partnerships, and Sales and Bottler collaboration. You will work closely with Commercial Operations, Marketing, Sales, Franchise Leadership, and Bottlers to develop shopper-first, customer-back portfolio merchandising strategies and improve portfolio execution and performance. This highly cross-functional role calls for strong project management and influencing skills, the ability to manage stakeholders with varied perspectives, comfort presenting to large groups, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of the Atlanta-based Commercial Leadership team and involves a direct Bottler relationship. Travel is listed as 00%–25%; relocation is not provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5–10 years of experience, preferably in the consumer goods or beverage industry.
- Ability to collaborate with brand, category, and franchise teams and other internal and external stakeholders, and influence a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in the product merchandising industry, product development, and/or supplier relationship management.
- Ability to use data and analytics for complex business processes; examples include Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
- A track record of embracing and driving change and comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships at all internal and external organizational levels, and to explain complex issues in clear, simple messages.
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring Coca-Cola Company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other graduate degree.
- Experience in the consumer goods or beverages industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support initiatives for the broader Commercial Operations team, particularly Commercial Strategy and Operations and Channel Strategy.
- Identify and commercialize innovative capabilities, products, and processes that strengthen portfolio execution in market.
- Partner with the Merchandising Excellence team on portfolio and merchandising product strategies and capabilities.
- Lead portfolio operations and merchandising effectiveness assessments and post-program analysis reporting; work with stakeholders to identify opportunities and improve performance.
- Own the book of record for portfolio merchandising tools, system communication platforms, and preferred suppliers, and steward it to the System.
- Consult with Marketing and Commercial Operations to optimize program execution and effectiveness and align the System through routines such as Commercial Strategy Subcommittee and CCLT.
- Work with supplier partners to improve supplier selection and management processes in support of Portfolio Operations & Merchandising effectiveness.
- Own the calendar, process, and administration of internal Commercial Operations and Marketing and external Bottler alignment routines.
- Lead the Merchandising team’s preparation for alignment meetings and System stakeholder communications.
- Continuously improve alignment routines by focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits is offered, dependent on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
