Distribution & Logistics Specialist

1262 Flavor Manufacturing Apopka; Florida; On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an experienced logistics professional for our Apopka, FL operation. You will coordinate shipments, prepare required documentation and ensure safe handling of goods, including dangerous materials, while supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include liaising with customers, forwarders, and internal teams, maintaining accurate inventory, and supervising forklift operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a warehousing/distribution environment (preferably food/bev/pharma environment).
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent work experience. Qualification in Logistics and transportation preferred.
• Knowledge / experience in the transport of dangerous goods and ADR regulations, DGSA qualification would be preferred.
• Knowledge of INCOTERM
• Knowledge of GHS requirements
• Experience in traffic coordination and transport scheduling
• Business proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Forklift certified on both sit down and turret lifts
• Microsoft word and excel experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to strategically align distribution processes to fulfill customer requirements
• Knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long term business planning
• Exposure to customs and excise preferred
• SAP or WMS/EWM experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and liaise with operations teams to ensure timely collection and delivery of shipments at our logistics center located in Apopka, Florida
• Preparation of shipping documentation as is applicable to our customers
• Preparation of relevant dangerous goods documentation, for road/rail and sea transport as per regulations
• Operate forklifts, including turret wire guided lifts daily
• Consult with internal and external customers, suppliers to improve performance, products and services
• Manage future demand through proactive liaison with customers and stakeholders within the system
• Review customer orders at warehouse using knowledge of equipment capability and capacity
• Manage customer issues ensuring effective communication and corrective actions
• Liaise with customers, forwarders, brokers, production planners, operations and quality assurance
• Gather and analyse key procurement metrics using data collection techniques
• Performs other tasks, analysis and special projects as assigned
• Inventory control/cycle counting
• Support the company programs and culture within the company
• Safeguard and protect all Company information and property

Skills

Warehousing ops

Transport scheduling

ADR knowledge

GHS knowledge

Incoterms

Bilingual EN/ES

Forklift certified

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Documentation

Supply chain knowledge

Customs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

WMS/EWM

Job description

Job Description Summary: Job Objective: The Logistics Team provides a high level of support to internal and external customers. This position will be responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service through effective communication. This role will involve interacting with customers, managing their orders from receipt to delivery. All of the above will be delivered by the successful candidate while at the same time ensuring the company continues to attain its manufacturing goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and liaise with the operations teams to ensure timely collection and delivery of shipments at our logistics center located in Apopka, Florida
• Preparation of shipping documentation as is applicable to our customers
• Preparation of relevant dangerous goods documentation, for road/rail and sea transport as per regulations
• Operate forklifts, including turret wire guided lifts daily
• Consult with internal and external customers, suppliers in order to improve performance, products and services
• Manage future demand through proactive liaison with customers and stakeholders within the system, involving analysis of historical data, forecasts, rolling estimate and market performance.
• Review customer orders at warehouse using knowledge of equipment capability and capacity
• Manage customer issues ensuring effective communication internally, trend analysis to facilitate in development of corrective actions, and follow up to ensure close out of issues, while effectively manage communication on progress with Customers.
• Liaise with customers, forwarders, brokers, production planners, operations and quality assurance.
• Gather and analyse key procurement metrics using data collection techniques
• Performs other tasks, analysis and special projects as assigned
• Inventory control/cycle counting
• Support the company programs and culture within the company
• Safeguard and protect all Company information and property

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a warehousing/distribution environment (preferably food/bev/pharma environment)
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent work experience. Qualification in Logistics and transportation preferred.
• Knowledge / experience in the transport of dangerous goods and ADR regulations, DGSA qualification would be preferred.
• Knowledge of INCOTERM
• Knowledge of GHS requirements
• Experience in traffic coordination and transport scheduling
• Business proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Forklift certified on both sit down and turret lifts
• Microsoft word and excel experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to strategically align distribution processes to fulfill customer requirements
• Knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long term business planning
• Exposure to customs and excise preferred
• SAP or WMS/EWM experience a plus

The 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.

Pay Range

United States: 60,900 - 82,400 USD Base 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: 0 Annual 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 America City/Cities: Apopka Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: October 20, 2026

Our 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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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