Coca-Cola was developed in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton. At the time it was introduced, the product contained cocaine from coca leaves and caffeine from kola nuts which together acted as a stimulant.
Principal Lab Analyst
In the Ingredient Quality Department, we ensure the quality of ingredients for the best beverage brands in the world.
The Principal Lab Analyst works primarily as an individual contributor who performs complex testing of materials at a high level of throughput using the required chemical, analytical and/ or sensorial methodology according to quality guidelines, with limited supervision after training within an ISO17025 accredited laboratory. Engage in daily contact with key laboratory and plant personnel e.g. Lab Director, other team members regarding lab workload, priorities, and other pertinent information. The role requires the preparation of detailed reports with recommendations; performs routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Operate and assist in the evaluation, calibration and validation of analytical testing instrumentation. Develop knowledge in area of expertise. Knowledge and understanding of general laboratory safe practices, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Drives continuous improvement (OE) within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing the costs. Recommends and executes with capital and instrument purchase projects. The role may also require participation in research on and development of new and unproven methods for analysis and identification of ingredients, intermediates and finished products.
This role may require work time as early as 5 am and is on-site.
What you’ll do for us
Once the successful candidate has received appropriate training, they will be expected to perform at a high level and will:
- Be familiar with required testing and processes within their dedicated area and perform the required testing and instrument calibration and maintenance to ensure quality data
- Evaluate information to determine compliance with specifications or standards and interpret results
- Work with Laboratory Director to ensure proper use of resources
- Interpret databases for specifications, methods, and standards
- Contribute to summaries and reports
- May serve as a Function Lead within the lab
Qualification and Requirements
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND EXECUTION
- Perform basic and complex testing of materials at a high level of throughput using the required chemical, analytical and/ or sensorial methodology according to quality guidelines, with limited supervision after training, within an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
- Perform analytical analysis using gas and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry and other general or specialty detectors.
- Perform in a multi-task environment where simultaneous testing will occur throughout the day to meet our customer’s needs.
- Interpret data from routine analyses to validate materials meet specifications.
- Applies a standard approach to record and interpret results, may issue reports with peer review.
- Understand theory and application of instrumental analysis to analyze ingredients, syrups, beverages, concentrates or other substances, leverage LIMS systems for data collection, review and release.
- Intermediate Field Specialty (e.g. Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Ingredients, or others); Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Mid-level expertise with the ability to integrate advanced techniques and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices; Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation, including instrumental theory, operation, maintenance, statistical analysis and ability to operate, maintain laboratory instruments; LIMS; Quality management systems while working safely.
- Work independently but as part of the lab team to support our customers and direct support to an on-site manufacturing team.
- Participate or lead method development & validation.
- Review and authorize sample release.
- May Serve as a function lead and/or process owner.
BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING & SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE
- System Thinking, ability to listen to and influence those in less technical roles to act and invest in capabilities with compelling business cases.
- Understands upstream/downstream implications of decisions/approvals.
- Must be able to maintain a strong level of confidentiality.
- Must be customer service oriented.
- Recommends and supports the execution of capital projects.
- Recommend more effective ways of working to execute and drive value
- Bring the outside in, remain current with relevant scientific trends. Inspire self and the team with external resources.
- Understand and meet the evolving needs of consumers and the network.
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION & DATA STORYTELLING
- Engage in daily contact with key laboratory and plant personnel e.g. Lab Director, other team members, understand lab workload, priorities, and other pertinent information.
- Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences; to produce report of results and recommendations that is clear and concise.
- Interpret data from routine analyses to validate materials meet specifications. Applies a standard approach to record and interpret results, may issue reports with peer review.
- May create queries and build reports using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word, PowerBI or other software applications.
- May prepare and present technical conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Translate strategic visions into actionable plans, using knowledge of current business processes and best practices. Simplify complex information in a concise format that is appropriate for the audiences.
- Build technical relationships.
Qualification / Competencies / Skills
- Required 5 years’ experience in laboratory quality testing using chromatography
- Working knowledge and experience with gas and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry
- Required experience with a LIMS system
- Preferred experience with Flavor, Fragrance and/or Juice ingredients
- Preferred experience within a Manufacturing environment
- Self-motivated and Agile
- Intermediate use level of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Required availability to work as early as 5 am
Related Experience / Educational Requirements
- Must possess a Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry
- 5 years’ experience in laboratory quality testing, chromatography, spectroscopy
- Use of LIMS system is required
Cultural Diversity
- Required to work and leverage in a multicultural setting (including multi-generational, multi-ethnic, different educational backgrounds, etc.) on-site.
- We embrace creative tension, knowing an essential ingredient to our growth is the diversity of our backgrounds, perspectives and collective knowledge. We recognize, learn from and elevate one another as we work toward our shared purpose and goals.
Working Conditions
- Normal manufacturing plant/lab/office working conditions apply on-site. This position is subject to the hazards and risks of a food manufacturing plant and its working environment.
- Work is on-site (not remote).
- The lab provides on-site support to a plant, providing direct communication and action to support the production and technical staff throughout the workday.
Travel Requirements
- The position is based in Apopka, Florida. Business travel seldom occurs.
Skills:
Chemistry; Laboratory Instrumentation; Analytical Instrumentation; Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Pay Range:
$82,900 – $112,200
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Director, National Account
Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design, and marketing. As a Director of National Accounts, you’ll work to develop relationships with our customers and bring those brands to life all over the world. We are looking for people that have a passion for building relationships and will be proud to be a representative of our brands, are results driven and have national sales experience.
What You’ll Do For Us
- Manages and leads collaborative business planning with the strategic goals to develop and execute key partnership initiatives, category programs and drive brand sales.
- Contacts/visits customers to review and identify strategic direction, problem areas and opportunities to promote product growth.
- Develops Account Business Plans including goals, key initiatives, major actions, key support needed, and new product recommendations.
- Develop relationships with all key decision makers, both internal and external.
- Collaborates and fosters relationships with our local bottling partners and distributor portfolio and builds sales capability and facilitate stewardship discussions.
- Develops direct supply chain strategy and activation of initiatives for driving efficiencies across the Coca-Cola North America Product Supply and Foodservice distributors operations.
- Keeps abreast of competitive activities within the responsible geographies and communicates appropriate activity in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with cross-functional representatives to ensure that Coca-Cola North America delivers the full depth and breadth of resources that result in mutual benefits/results.
- Leads the stewardship routines with responsible distributors that measures/communicates each partner’s activities against mutually agreed upon plans.
- Activates Coca-Cola North America’s category innovation (Freestyle, Tea, Refresh Server, Juice & VEB brands) at national and local levels with Foodservice distributor network.
- Champions change through elimination of barriers and ongoing service issues to provide highest level of distributor customer service.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
- Must possess at least 5 years of national sales experience within the beverage or CPG industries.
- The ability to lead, prioritize, collaborate, and execute complex projects.
- Relationship management (suppliers, contractors, bottlers) knowledge of third-party supplier/contractor culture/core competencies is required.
- Knowledge of supplier capabilities and performance to enhance and manage relationships (specifically foodservice distributor suppliers) is required.
- Supply Chain operations and transportation expertise is needed, along with an understanding of transportation planning and management of DPU, Intermodal and Over-the-Road carrier network.
- Must possess the ability to seek alternatives and recommend best solutions that gain all parties support and lead to win-win results.
Skills: Customer Management, Exemplary Communication Skills (Written & Verbal), Stategic Planning, CPG Beverage, Strong Negotiating Skills, Stakeholder Influencing, Prioritization.
What We Can Do For You
- Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
- Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.
Pay Range:$134,800 – $165,200
Treasury Manager
The Treasury Manager will be responsible for measuring and evaluating the nature of financial risks inherent to The Coca-Cola Company’s operations and for developing and optimizing models to continuously mitigate the impact. This role serves as a subject matter expert on the global economic outlook and risk mitigation, The Company’s balance sheet exposures, and commodity hedging while working cross-functionally with other finance associates.
The Corporate Treasury Department is a dynamic, fast-paced organization. As such, the ideal candidate will have a passionate interest in the financial markets, and an inherent curiosity and capability to statistically measure and analyze how activities in economic, regulatory, and political environments impact both the broader financial markets and The Coca-Cola Company’s exposure within them.
Position Details
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Hybrid work schedule – 3 days per week in person and 2 days virtual
Individual contributor role – no direct reports
What You’ll Do For Us
- Analyze economic and market data to assess potential effects on foreign currency and other markets.
- Formulate, present, and implement risk management strategies using financial hedge instruments such as spot, forwards, options, and combination structures.
- Collaborate with International Treasury Services Managers to carry out cash repatriation strategies, ensuring liquidity within each country while meeting needs.
- Partner strategically with the business to develop a commodity risk management strategy for COGS inputs, packaging, and FX impact on COGS.
- Execute commodity derivative and FX hedging transactions globally for the Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiaries and owned bottlers.
- Acquire knowledge of domestic and international market dynamics and trading of futures, options, and swaps across various commodity markets.
- Continuously enhance processes, controls, and reporting within the Treasury Management System (Reval) for FX transactions and commodities.
- Cross-train to manage the company’s Balance Sheet exposure, including collection, execution, and reconciliation of P&L risk related to specific programs.
- Support corporate finance groups with monthly financial reporting requirements for FX activity.
- Contribute to special projects that align with the long-term strategy of the Treasury Department.
- Oversee internal commodities and FX reporting to treasury leadership and other business units.
- Engage in special projects to further the long-term strategy of the treasury department.
Qualifications & Requirements
This role requires an individual who can quickly gain expertise in foreign exchange and financial instruments to function successfully. A minimum of three years’ experience in relevant treasury or finance roles is preferred. Additionally, a robust understanding of macroeconomics, financial principles, and business statistics is essential.
The candidate should possess strong MS Excel skills, particularly in quantitative analysis. Knowledge of Power BI and Python, or a willingness to learn these tools, is important. Experience with the Bloomberg terminal, CTP, or CFA designation is advantageous but not a requirement.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or another related field is preferred.
What We Can Do For You
- Dynamic Environment: Contribute to a vibrant, fast-paced organization deeply integrated with financial markets.
- Professional Development: Grow your expertise in commodity and FX risk management within a leading global brand.
- Impactful Role: Make significant contributions to the management and strategy of Coca-Cola’s financial exposures.
Skills
Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading; Commodities; Bloomberg Terminal; Financial Markets; Analytical Thinking; Foreign Exchange Risk; Data Analysis; Treasury Analysis; Communication; Financial Instruments; Corporate Finance; Capital Markets; Finance; Treasury Risk; Macroeconomics
Pay Range:$100,000 – $120,000