Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages
Department: Lehigh Distribution Team 1
Job Location: 4900 Lehigh Valley, PA
Other Potential Locations: Lehigh Valley
We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.
About ABARTA
ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!
Summary
Responsible for the effective and efficient distribution of product and management of drivers within a specfic territory.
Responsibilities
- Staff, train, evaluate, and develop team members.
- Accountable for training direct reports (including drivers), in how to properly rotate product, credit product in the trade, and effective driving techniques to minimize BD&L (breakage, damage, and loss) (included in that number is aging product)
- Must fully understand the quality standards established by the Coca-Cola Company and enforce those with their direct reports
- Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage drivers; delivery schedule and hours worked.
- Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolving customer issues.
- Serve as liaison between distribution and sales.
- Manage and audit team member's timekeeping.
- Manage within labor and OPEX budget.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1-3 years' experience in consumer products/direct store delivery required.
- Requires experience managing people/budgets.
- 1+ years supervising distribution/delivery staff preferred.
- Intermediate computer and database application skills.
- Familiarity with DOT regulations.
- Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
- CDL preferred.
Additional Information
ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC applicants must submit to a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is contingent on a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening, driving records (including minor moving violations) and will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC guidelines to determine eligibility for this position. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorites/Women/Veterans/Disable/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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