Inventory Consultant

0101 Coca-Cola North America; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Incentive program

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an Inventory Consultant to oversee NAOU inventory across contract manufacturing and third-party warehouses. You will ensure internal controls, audits, and compliance with contracted terms while training external location staff and liaising with Supply Chain, Finance, and Contract Services.

Key duties include auditing inventories, tracing discrepancies, and coordinating with co-packers and centralized teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher. 3+ years in warehouse inventory processes (audits, cycle counts, adjustments). SAP skills and data management. Power Query/Power BI analytics preferred. Independent, organized, and communicative. Customer service focus with strong follow-up. Detail-oriented and self-motivated. Collaborative and a team player. Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Audit physical inventory at external locations to ensure policy adherence and prevent risk/fraud.
• Monitor internal control procedures and assist remediation plans.
• Identify root causes and implement system solutions for inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory processes

Auditing

Data analytics

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Associate degree or above

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Inventory Consultant is responsible for ensuring NAOU representation and oversight for the inventory held at contract manufacturing and third-party warehouse locations. This role has daily responsibility for ensuring each location understands and executes within NAOU Internal Controls and contracted terms of inventory handling which include performing audits, troubleshooting inventory variances, resolving Block Stock reporting, and periodic training of employees at external locations. The role requires the ability to develop a rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster communication and frequently act as a liaison for Supply Chain Region Operations, Finance, and Contract Services.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Perform inventory validation by auditing physical inventory at external locations to ensure adherence to NA policy/contractual agreements and facilitate risk and fraud prevention
• Monthly monitoring of internal control procedures and assisting with remediation action plans
• Identify root cause and effective system solutions for Inventory discrepancies by partnering with the Co-packer, third-party warehouse, NA Finance, Co Man Manager(s) and other centralized teams
• Complete the specific SAP transaction(s) required to assist the co-packers or other centralized teams with maintaining inventory accuracy
• Establish weekly communication with the Co-packer and NAOU Co-Man Manager(s) to review, establish, and implement on a course of action for items on the Block Stock reporting
• Conduct Month End Reporting and distribute post close reports
• Request and track approval from Brand teams for BD&L activity, owning resolution for any follow-ups
• Assist centralized teams with the tracking of delivered materials (DMR) for the purpose of reporting down time, vendor returns and/or completion of Freight Claims
• Submit new vendor setups and change requests to ensure accuracy of Master Data
• Provide continuous SAP Training and new user setup support co-packers and third-party warehouses
• Work with NAOU Finance to arrange destruction shipments for and with external parties
• Ad Hoc (Research/ Troubleshooting)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate Degree or above
• 3+ years of hands on experience in Warehouse Inventory processes (wall-to-walls, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, auditing inventory procedures)
• SAP functional skills and data management experience
• Data analytics skills such as Power Query / Power BI preferred
• Ability to work independently with solid organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer services focus with great follow-up skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Collaborative and a team player
• Ability to efficiently multi-task
• Travel Required up to 50%

What We Can Do for You

This role permits you the flexibility and independence to own your success, be recognized for your accomplishments, and gain exposure to senior leaders while building upon your knowledge of Supply Chain operations. 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.

Skills: Act as a Change Agent, Auditing, Business Partnerships, Compliance, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Logistics Operations, Microsoft Office, Month End Reporting, Physical Inventory, Prioritization, SAP Transaction, Thrive in Ambiguity, Warehouse Management

Pay Range

United States: 87,000 - 102,000 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: 7.5

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: Atlanta

Travel Required: 26% - 50%

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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Company Overview

The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. As a global organization, we seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress. Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience. We’re glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more about our hiring process and pick up tips on how to showcase your experience and skills so you can stand out and thrive. The Coca‑Cola global business system is composed of The Coca‑Cola Company (TCCC), its subsidiaries and 225 bottling partners around the world. Search jobs throughout our system.