The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company

Senior Manager, Technical Consumer Data Research (Nutrition)

Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Reporting
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Nexus
  • Statistical Models
  • Unstructured Data
  • Product Packaging
  • Modeling
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Forecasting
  • Functional Management
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Benchmarking
  • Marketing
  • Data Science
  • FMCG
  • Analytical Skill
  • Data Analysis
  • JMP
  • SPSS
  • R
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Predictive Modelling
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Evaluation
  • Quantitative Research
  • Technical Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Research
  • Customer Insight
  • Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Analytics
  • Science
  • Research and Development
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Integration and Development
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • IT Management

Summary

The Coca-Cola Company, innovation starts with the consumer, and we are passionate about translating deep insights into breakthrough solutions that shape the future of beverages globally. In a world where consumer expectations are rapidly evolving, our ability to innovate confidently depends on a rich understanding of taste, experience, and behavior informed by powerful data and science.

As Senior Manager, Technical Consumer Data Research (TCDR), you will drive consumer-centric research strategies that influence high-impact innovations for Global Nutritionportfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director, TCDR NAOU, this role serves as a strategic business partner and trusted technical expert, ensuring that every innovation decision is rooted in robust sensory and consumer evidence.

You will lead cutting-edge research methodologies, applying advanced analytics, AI-driven tools, and sensory science expertise to generate actionable insights that enable "right-first-time" innovation. Working at the nexus of R&D, Marketing, Human Insights, and Global Development & Innovation teams, you will shape solutions that anticipate consumer needs and deliver exceptional experiences. This position offers the opportunity to influence long-term category strategies, integrate future-forward digital capabilities, and elevate the role of technical consumer insights in shaping global beverage innovation.

What You'll Do for Us
  • Lead technical consumer data research initiatives for Global Nutrition, building robust learning plans that address key business priorities
  • Translate strategic questions into actionable sensory and consumer research programs using advanced methodologies and digital-first approaches
  • Leverage statistical modeling, AI, and machine learning techniques to synthesize structured and unstructured data into actionable insights and risk-based recommendations
  • Drive integration of consumer voice into the innovation pipeline, influencing product, packaging, and equipment development decisions to ensure consumer relevance and "first-time-right" outcomes
  • Execute advanced research designs (qualitative and quantitative) using parametric/non-parametric analytics, multivariate modeling, and predictive analytics for innovation performance forecasting
  • Serve as the functional lead for data-driven storytelling, translating complex technical findings into clear recommendations and frameworks for senior stakeholders
  • Champion adoption of emerging technologies and novel methodologies, partnering with the Global TCDR Capabilities team to scale AI-enabled tools and agile research practices
  • Design and deliver competitive benchmarking programs to uncover consumer drivers of choice, market trends, and whitespace opportunities
  • Collaborate across Marketing, R&D, and Human Insights to embed a consumer-centric innovation mindset within project teams and operating units
  • Drive engagement in global TCDR forums, contributing to methodological advancement and capability-building initiatives across categories and regions

Requirements & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Behavioral Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience within the FMCG or Beverage industry, with proven expertise in sensory and consumer research applied to innovation
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical techniques, predictive modeling, and advanced data analytics using tools such as JMP, SPSS, R, Python, SQL, and Power BI
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI and machine learning techniques (e.g., NLP, predictive modeling, image recognition, generative AI) to derive insights from structured and unstructured datasets
  • Deep understanding of consumer-centric innovation frameworks, behavioral science methodologies, and sensory evaluation principles
  • Ability to design and execute large-scale quantitative research studies and integrate findings into actionable innovation strategies
  • Exceptional skills in technical communication and data storytelling-turning complex analytics into simple, compelling narratives for business decision-making
  • Advanced influencing and stakeholder management capabilities, with success in navigating matrixed organizations and aligning cross-functional teams
  • Passion for adopting new technologies and an agile mindset to challenge conventional approaches and accelerate learning cycles
  • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance technical depth with strategic business relevance

What We'll Do for You
  • Provide an opportunity to set the research agenda for two critical growth categories, bringing consumer insight to the forefront of innovation
  • Offer exposure to cutting-edge AI, digital analytics platforms, and sensory science applications within a global research and development ecosystem
  • Enable collaboration with senior leaders and diverse teams across geographies, shaping consumer-driven decisions that impact billions of consumers worldwide
  • Invest in continuous development through involvement in advanced methodologies, global knowledge-sharing communities, and technical leadership opportunities
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  • Dice Id: coke
  • Position Id: R-144996
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About The Coca-Cola Company

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brought his perfected syrup to Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta, where the first glass of Coca‑Cola was poured. In its first year, about nine Coca-Cola drinks were served per day.

Today, The Coca-Cola Company, with numerous brands sold across more than 200 countries and territories, serves 2.2 billion drinks per day. We own 32 billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our global portfolio of beverage brands includes the following:

• Sparkling Soft Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Fresca, Schweppes (owned by The Coca-Cola Company in certain countries other than the United States), Sprite and Thums Up
• Water, Sports, Coffee and Tea: Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Crystal, Dasani, Fuze Tea, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, I LOHAS, Powerade and Topo Chico
• Juice, Value-Added Dairy and Plant-Based Beverages: Core Power, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Maaza, Minute Maid, Minute Maid Pulpy, Santa Clara and Simply

Our strong and stable bottling and distribution system helps us capture growth by manufacturing, distributing and selling existing, enhanced and new innovative products to consumers throughout the world.

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