Distribution & Logistics Specialist

The Coca-Cola Company•Apopka, FL

4d•$60,900 - $82,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution & Logistics Specialist provides high-level support to internal and external customers through effective communication and management of customer orders from receipt through delivery. The role coordinates shipment collection and delivery at the logistics center in Apopka, Florida, and supports the company’s manufacturing goals. It also manages customer issues, future demand, warehouse orders, inventory, and procurement metrics while working with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in a warehousing or distribution environment.
A bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent work experience.
Knowledge or experience in transporting dangerous goods and ADR regulations.
Knowledge of INCOTERMS.
Knowledge of GHS requirements.
Experience in traffic coordination and transport scheduling.
Forklift certification for both sit-down and turret lifts.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to strategically align distribution processes with customer requirements.
Knowledge of supply-chain capabilities, strategies, and interdependencies to support short- and long-term business planning.

Nice To Haves

Warehousing or distribution experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical environments.
A qualification in logistics and transportation.
DGSA qualification.
Business proficiency in English and Spanish.
Exposure to customs and excise.
SAP or WMS/EWM experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with operations teams to ensure timely collection and delivery of shipments at the Apopka, Florida logistics center.
Prepare shipping documentation applicable to customers and dangerous-goods documentation for road, rail, and sea transport in accordance with regulations.
Operate forklifts, including turret wire-guided lifts, daily.
Consult with internal and external customers and suppliers to improve performance, products, and services.
Manage future demand by liaising with customers and internal stakeholders and analyzing historical data, forecasts, rolling estimates, and market performance.
Review customer orders at the warehouse in light of equipment capability and capacity.
Manage customer issues through effective internal communication, trend analysis, development of corrective actions, issue closeout, and progress updates to customers.
Liaise with customers, forwarders, brokers, production planners, operations, and quality assurance.
Gather and analyze key procurement metrics using data collection techniques.
Perform other tasks, analysis, and special projects as assigned.
Conduct inventory control and cycle counting.
Support company programs and culture.
Safeguard and protect company information and property.