Distribution & Logistics Specialist

Coca-Cola•Apopka, FL

About The Position

The Logistics Team provides a high level of support to internal and external customers. The Distribution & Logistics Specialist ensures a high level of customer service through effective communication and manages customer orders from receipt to delivery while helping the company attain its manufacturing goals. The role is based at the logistics center in Apopka, Florida, and involves coordinating shipments, preparing shipping and dangerous-goods documentation, managing customer issues and future demand, and supporting inventory control and procurement analysis.

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 the transport of 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 perform short- and long-term business planning.
Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and must not require Coca-Cola Company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical warehousing/distribution environment.
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 logistics center in Apopka, Florida.
Prepare shipping documentation applicable to customers.
Prepare 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 through proactive liaison with customers and internal stakeholders, using historical data, forecasts, rolling estimates, and market performance.
Review customer orders at the warehouse using knowledge of equipment capability and capacity.
Manage customer issues by communicating internally, analyzing trends, supporting corrective actions, following up through closeout, and keeping customers informed of progress.
Liaise with customers, forwarders, brokers, production planners, operations, and quality assurance.
Gather and analyze key procurement metrics using data collection techniques.
Perform other tasks, analyses, and special projects as assigned.
Conduct inventory control and cycle counting.
Support company programs and culture.
Safeguard and protect company information and property.