Dispatcher #331625 Tampa HQ, FL

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Tampa HQ, FL | Strategy and Planning | Regular Employee FT | Strategy and Planning

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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida’s exclusive territory covers over 18 million consumers across 47 Florida counties, and includes the major metropolitan markets of Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2017, Coke Florida generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and the company currently has approximately 4,800 employees.

As one of the first US greenfield independent Coca-Cola bottlers in nearly sixty years, Coke Florida is at an exciting stage in its transformational journey to become a leading-edge beverage company, the best bottler in the Coca-Cola System, and one of the best companies to work for in Florida.

Job Description

Dispatcher

A comprehensive training program provided by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida allows candidates from a variety of industries, educational paths and experience levels to succeed in this role. Previous experience in delivery, logistic/planning support and supply chain optimization helps minimize the learning curve.

While the tools and area of specialization varies based on the function the Dispatcher serves, the general responsibilities include:

Planning and dispatching in an accurate and timely basis to meet established metrics.
Working with management teams to ensure that scheduling, routing and service are optimized and efficient.
Using software and tools to identify the lowest cost solution based on need.
Continuously improving our dataset in an effort to optimize our model and service.
Providing daily communication to management on labor and equipment needs.

Skills & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning and prioritization: Determine the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to achieve both short and long term goals.
Problem solving: Evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning. Use logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions.
Customer focused: Demonstrates a commitment to service which leads to satisfaction for both internal and external customers
Teamwork: Able to work as part of a multifunctional team to meet desired business goals.
Relationship management: Establishes rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders.
Analytical skills: Visualizes, articulates, and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information.
Aptitude for technology: Quickly learn and apply knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating information technology into responsive and effective planning solutions. Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) required. Preferred experience with ERP systems such as SAP, ORACLE or JDE.

Position Requirements:

1 year of Planning or Analytical experience
1-3 years of experience preferred
Ability to work weekends/evenings as defined by schedule

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelor’s degree a plus

Qualifications Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.