Director of Inventory Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a prominent beverage company renowned for its robust portfolio of over 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands. The company stands as a leader in the North American refreshment beverage industry, holding key market positions in carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, and mixers. Iconic brands under its umbrella include Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato, and Core Hydration. Beyond beverages, KDP boasts a significant global coffee business spanning more than 100 markets, featuring the leading Keurig single-serve brewing systems in the U.S. and Canada, complemented by well-known coffee brands like Peet's, L'OR, Jacobs, and other regional leaders. With a workforce surpassing 50,000 employees, KDP is deeply committed to enhancing every beverage occasion, fostering positive impacts on people, communities, and the environment.

Keurig Dr Pepper prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace culture that empowers its team to grow both professionally and personally. The company offers an extensive range of benefits and programs to support the health, wellness, and financial well-being of its employees, while also investing heavily in their professional development. As an equal opportunity employer, KDP is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring non-discriminatory recruitment and advancement processes.

The Director of Operations – Inventory Initiatives & Projects role is a critical leadership position based in the Frisco/DFW area. This role drives enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving decision-making, and enhancing the organization's capabilities across all stages of inventory management. Responsibilities include elevating visibility through comprehensive analytics and reporting, establishing rigorous operating routines and governance for managing inventory and BSO performance, and spearheading cross-functional collaborations across Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Analytics teams.

The Director will lead strategic inventory projects focusing on minimizing obsolescence, trade breaks, resets, and ensuring overall inventory health. This includes standardizing inventory processes such as 30-60-90-day reviews, donations, destructions, trade breaks, resets, and repack operations. A key component of the role is designing and implementing enterprise-wide BSO training programs tailored to build functional capabilities and ensure consistent execution.

Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority are necessary, along with proven experience in driving large-scale initiatives and delivering measurable business results. The Director must exhibit exceptional analytical proficiency to translate complex data into actionable insights that guide decision-making processes. The role requires excellent communication and executive presentation abilities to align stakeholders, drive accountability, and maintain momentum throughout project lifecycles. This position involves working effectively across various functions and organizational levels to remove barriers and achieve strategic outcomes.

Compensation for this role ranges from $155,500 to $180,000 annually, with actual placement dependent on experience and skills. The position also includes eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) program with employer match, child and elder care support, adoption benefits, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, employee resource groups, and numerous additional wellness and professional development programs. The role is complemented by an annual performance-based bonus, further emphasizing KDP's commitment to rewarding high achievement and dedication.