Inventory Consultant

Coca-Cola; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an Inventory Consultant to oversee NAOU inventory at contract manufacturing and third-party warehouses. You will audit, troubleshoot variances, and train external-location staff to ensure compliance with internal controls and contracted terms.

Responsibilities include SAP transaction support, root-cause analysis, weekly co-packer communications, and month-end reporting. Travel up to 50% is required; Atlanta, GA area is the primary location.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• 3+ years in warehouse inventory processes.
• 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 service focus with good follow-up.
• Attention to detail; self-motivated and a team player.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Audit physical inventory at external locations to ensure policy compliance and prevent risk.
• Monthly monitoring of internal controls and remediation actions.
• Identify root causes and system solutions for discrepancies with cross-functional partners.
• Complete SAP transactions to support accuracy with co-packers and centralized teams.
• Establish weekly communication with co-packers and managers to resolve Block Stock items.
• Prepare Month End reporting and distribute post-close analyses.
• Track BD&L approvals and resolve follow-ups with Brand teams.
• Monitor delivered materials (DMR) for downtime, returns, and freight claims.
• Submit new vendor setups and change requests for Master Data accuracy.
• Provide SAP training and new user setup support for co-packers/warehouses.
• Coordinate destruction shipments with NAOU Finance and external parties.
• Ad hoc research and troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

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