Manager, Supplier & Ingredient Authorization

Description

We deliver enhanced consumer protection and global advocacy to ensure our business maintains license to operate in all markets. This role works closely with several cross-functional groups and proactively leverage their scientific and regulatory expertise to influence new product innovation for key brands. The role will enable business growth (innovation, acquisitions) by bringing solutions to address regulatory and policy risks. The successful candidate should have a passion for always seeking synergies and demonstrate their ability to drive efficiencies in SRA-related compliance processes.

What You’ll Do for Us

Interaction and Network

Manager, Supplier and Ingredient Authorization is expected to work through the networked organization to communicate risks, and impacts to suppliers through audits and assessments.

Works in relationship with NAOU Leadership, Supply Chain Leadership, Procurement, CCBSS, CEPG, Franchise Bottler Leadership and Global QSE.

Strategy and Programs

• Manage strategic quality and food safety initiatives (process or technology) to test, pilot, and deploy enabling system capabilities and processes

• Define and lead Programs such as Ingredient Quality requirements and FSMA Compliance.

• Key liaison with Global QSE, and CEPG partners

• Team will provide Subject matter expertise to the bottlers and NAOU for ingredients and packaging.

Data & Analytics

• Manage supplier data platform for QSE results and compliance audits

• Report actions and data to QSE and NAOU Leadership

• Maintain and update regulatory and kore requirements for NAOU suppliers

Innovation and Commercialization

• Process development and approvals for new technology.

• Alignment and development of approval of Commercialization of new supply products in partnership with RDI, Global QSE, CEPG and CCBSS.

• Coordination of Bottler requirements for innovation and Commercialization of new supplier and ingredients

Qualifications / Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Food Safety, or Microbiology, Master’s Degree a plus

• 3+ years of related experience (operations and supply chain experience a plus)

• Understanding of Quality and Food Safety Governance

• Strategy and project management experience

Skills:

• Strategic Planning and Development

• Quality management and governance

• Familiarity and subject matter expert for gases and ingredients.

• Data Analytics and Data infrastructure

• Collaboration and networking

Base Salary:$117,900 -$142,700. 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, are offered.

What We Can Do For You

• Iconic and 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.

Skills

Chemistry; Product Development; Leadership; Sustainability; Nutritional Science; Environmental Science; Project Management; Food Sciences; Food Technology; Scientific Research; Communication; People Management; Microbiological Testing; Food Safety and Sanitation; Laboratory Testing; Quality Control (QC); Green Solutions; Sensory Testing; Data Collections; Continuous Improvement (CI)

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. 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.

• Health insurance