Warehouse Inventory Manager- Irving, Texas
The Inventory Manager is responsible for inventory control in the warehouse. This requires them to be an expert on warehouse processes and establish strong audit processes to ensure that they inventory system and the physical inventory match. They will also be responsible for the gate check in and check out operation, rework operation, and the shipping and receiving team. An integral role will include specific responsibility for site wide activities. As a manager they will be responsible for administrative duties such as performance management, communication meetings and Continuous Improvement. The Inventory Manager will be accountable for meeting and exceeding the productivity, efficiency, service, cost, quality, safety, health, environmental and morale goals established for the site.
At Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Join the team at KDP and make a difference to consumers with one of America’s leading producers and distributors of hot and cold beverages helping to satisfy every consumer’s beverage need, anytime and anywhere.
Schedule
- Sunday - Thursday
- Flexibility to work weekends as needed
- 7:00AM start to finish
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and implement short- and long-term operations strategies for warehouse operations and inventory management to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate overall performance.
- Lead and support a team of supervisors and staff, providing guidance, training, and conducting performance evaluations to ensure a high-performing workforce.
- Manage budgetary and resource allocation decisions to ensure efficient warehouse operations, optimize inventory levels and minimizing costs.
- Identify and address potential risks, including inventory shortages, overages, and disruptions, to ensure seamless operations.
- Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make informed decisions for inventory optimization and warehouse efficiency.
- Manage activities related to inventory control and gate operations.
- Develop effective solutions that align with the needs of the Delivery and Sales groups.
- Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with Sales and Manufacturing teams.
- Oversee Warehouse Inventory control processes to ensure accurate accounting in the inventory system.
- Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the team to consistently achieve KPIs.
- Assess employee relations and communication methods to align with the company’s philosophy.
- Design and implement operational strategies to optimize warehouse processes.
- Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in Sales Distribution Operations, covering processes, methods, and materials changes to support operational goals.
- Ensure proper execution and implementation of policies and procedures for inventory management.
- Train and evaluate warehouse staff on effective inventory techniques and daily tasks.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels of full goods to meet daily sales needs.
- Conduct physical counts of inventory and reconcile floor counts and inventory shipments.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety codes, Company policies, and procedures, as well as standards established by OSHA, FDA, and DOT, including Driver Fitness scores, DVIR, and Driver Logs.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 3+ years of operational compliance, audit experience, DSD Warehouse environment or years of related business experience
- Experience working in all environments, including manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
- Experience with SAP (database management), MS Office, and other reporting tools
- Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
- Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.