Transportation Specialist

1153 Atlanta Beverage Base Plt; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta seeks a Transportation Specialist to coordinate domestic and international freight, manage SAP/OTM and TMS data, and ensure on-time delivery across bottler locations.

You will lead carrier performance reviews, develop cost-optimization initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain supply continuity and regulatory compliance.

This role offers exposure to a large global network and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operations.
• Experience with TMS, SAP TM, or Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation operations, carrier management, and import processes.
• Familiarity with transportation regulatory compliance including DOT and Hazmat requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily domestic and international freight activities to support on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate transportation load scheduling, tracking, and status updates to cross-functional teams to support effective operational execution and service continuity.
• Manage transportation activities within TMS/OTM and SAP systems, including routing, transit times, master data maintenance.
• Plan and manage daily inbound transportation activities within the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure shipments are accurately planned in the system and ready to support timely warehouse receiving operations.
• Support international importation processes to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery of materials into U.S. operations.
• Monitor transportation service performance and analyze carrier trends, defects, claims, and corrective actions; lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with carriers to drive accountability, performance improvement, and service excellence.
• Prepare transportation scorecards, KPI reports, and carrier performance summaries for leadership review.
• Support routing guide development and transportation optimization initiatives to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Lead transportation-related continuous improvement initiatives and operational problem-solving efforts.
• Investigate transportation non-conformances, customer complaints, and carrier-related quality issues; support corrective and preventive action plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Franchise Managers, Material Management, Customer Service, Quality, Warehouse and Operations teams to support business objectives.
• Participate in transportation compliance activities, audits, and regulatory training related to DOT, Hazmat, import/export, and other applicable transportation requirements.
• Maintain continuity of supply through proactive transportation planning and issue resolution.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Experience in transportation/logistics

Transportation operations

Carrier management

Import processes

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

TMS

SAP TM

OTM/Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Transportation Specialist for the Atlanta Beverage Base Plant is responsible for coordinating and executing domestic and international transportation activities to ensure the efficient movement of ingredients, raw materials, and concentrates across concentrate plants and customer bottler locations. This role manages critical transportation execution activities supporting approximately $18M in annual inbound and outbound freight spend, including approximately 8,000 annual outbound shipments across 150+ bottler delivery locations. The position works closely with carrier partners and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable transportation service, supply continuity, and cost-effective logistics operations. The position also supports transportation projects, process improvements, carrier performance management, and import operations while ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and company standards.

What You'll Do for Us

• Plan and execute daily domestic and international freight activities to support on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate transportation load scheduling, tracking, and status updates to cross-functional teams to support effective operational execution and service continuity.
• Manage transportation activities within TMS/OTM and SAP systems, including routing, transit times, master data maintenance.
• Plan and manage daily inbound transportation activities within the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure shipments are accurately planned in the system and ready to support timely warehouse receiving operations.
• Support international importation processes to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery of materials into U.S. operations.
• Monitor transportation service performance and analyze carrier trends, defects, claims, and corrective actions; lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with carriers to drive accountability, performance improvement, and service excellence.
• Prepare transportation scorecards, KPI reports, and carrier performance summaries for leadership review.
• Support routing guide development and transportation optimization initiatives to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Lead transportation-related continuous improvement initiatives and operational problem-solving efforts.
• Investigate transportation non-conformances, customer complaints, and carrier-related quality issues; support corrective and preventive action plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Franchise Managers, Material Management, Customer Service, Quality, Warehouse and Operations teams to support business objectives.
• Participate in transportation compliance activities, audits, and regulatory training related to DOT, Hazmat, import/export, and other applicable transportation requirements.
• Maintain continuity of supply through proactive transportation planning and issue resolution.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operations.
• Experience with TMS, SAP TM, or Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation operations, carrier management, and import processes.
• Familiarity with transportation regulatory compliance including DOT and Hazmat requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• English proficiency required.
• Travel requirement: Less than 10%.

Core Competencies

• Transportation Operations
• Carrier & Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Transportation Compliance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Planning & Execution

Key Deliverables

• On-time transportation execution and service reliability
• Transportation cost optimization and consolidation opportunities
• Carrier performance management and scorecard reporting
• Transportation process improvements and operational efficiency gains
• Continuity of supply across plants, warehouses, and bottlers.
• Compliance with transportation and import regulations
• Freight claim management and corrective action follow-through

What We Can Do for You

Large & Connected Network: Ability & exposure to cross-functional connected teams across the country & globe allow you to enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

Innovative Technology: We utilize and lead the market with our large supply chain network and state-of-art technology we use each day.

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: Logistics Operations, Transportation Execution, Transportation Operations

Pay Range: United States: 95,000 - 112,000 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: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: October 15, 2026

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