at Keurig Dr Pepper in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Warehouse Optimization Manager/Manager of Transformation
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is growing, and the Network Optimization team is charged with shaping the nationwide DSD warehouse network to enable that growth. The Business Transformation Manager will focus on tactical improvements through creating new warehouse layouts in AutoCAD, managing racking installation and warehouse layout projects, and providing input to routing and financial scenarios to weigh building location and type options. Strategically, this role will support the Director of Network Optimization to identify and prioritize opportunities based on growth scenarios, capacity constraints, transport/DSD routing efficiency, and lease end dates.
Viewing everything holistically will be the key to success: looking at the long term, understanding the interconnection of locations and issues, facilitating discussions between functions, and diving into details will all be necessary to come to solid solutions from complex situations in a timely manner.
The Network Optimization team balances data analysis with a bias for rapid improvement. Get in on the ground floor of this exciting work as we transform the footprint of our company.
Position Responsibilities
+ Build relationships with sales and operations leaders
+ Visit existing and potential new warehouses and develop layouts using AutoCAD
+ Coordinate with racking vendors and local operations to manage improvement projects
+ Assist in prioritizing optimization work based on various criteria, including capacity utilization and lease end dates
+ Proactively scan the network for optimization opportunities (ex. Building type change, consolidation)
+ Able to travel 50%
Characteristics for Success
+ Effective problem solver with strong attention to detail
+ Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
+ Make recommendations using data, insight, and industry best practices
+ Strong presentation skills for internal customers
+ Manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
+ Capable of thriving in fast-paced environment to ensure a project is complete and meets expectations
+ Self-starter with excellent time-management and decision-making skills
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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.