Senior Transportation Leader: Carrier Network & Costs

Position Title: Senior Manager, Transportation (R-140758) Location: (USA) Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta, Georgia area. Travel: Up to 30% with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday). Job Summary The Senior Transportation Manager is part of the Customer Operations (CO) team at Coca‑Cola NAOU, supporting the Strategic Transportation organization in securing reliable, high‑quality capacity across our carrier network while driving cost efficiency and meeting service expectations. This role guides and streamlines transportation planning activities and manages daily transportation operations critical to a ~$1B transportation budget, overseeing ~600,000 annual load tenders across 180+ origins in the U.S. and Canada with 80+ carrier partners. Through effective provider partnerships, network planning and performance management, the Senior Transportation Manager helps ensure our customers and facilities receive consistent, dependable transportation support from pickup to delivery. Responsibilities Overseeing operations execution of transportation planning across all transportation modes Managing shipments from NAOU/COMAN sites to customers Managing intra‑company shipments Handling daily load volumes of 500-1000 shipments Task varies based on complexity of site(s) managed and business needs Assisting in creating and ensuring compliance to Trans Ops SOP’s Managing any escalation concerns promptly Handling daily backlog and any shipper related issues or concerns Collaborating with other supply chain teams and cross‑functional teams to execute the business Responsible for leading dedicated transportation business through carrier management, process management and optimization Accountability and coaching of stakeholders on dedicated scorecard and KPI governance, as well as invoice review and approval processes Productivity Initiatives (PI) to drive financial and operational improvements Review transportation and carrier performance data to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities; translate insights into action plans and measurable KPI gains Partnering with Sourcing Managers on development of the annual dedicated budget Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain Management or related field of experience of 5 years of related experience or more 5 years relevant work experience in Transportation Management Experience with Oracle Transportation Management systems and SAP preferred Intermediate MS Office Suite including Power BI and CoPilot Proven ability to analyze operational data and build KPI/scorecard insights (e.g., service, cost, tender acceptance, dwell) to drive continuous improvement Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, effective communication with internal and external stakeholders High attention to detail, ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results Demonstrated ability to review issues and provide recommendations for resolution Strong prioritization skills, multi‑tasking skills and works with a sense of urgency Benefits Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brand’s next chapter Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based non‑immigrant 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 of America: $116,000 - $142,000 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: 15 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: May 27, 2026 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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coca-Cola HBC