[Hiring] Fleet Parts Manager @Keurig Dr Pepper

Role Description

The Fleet COE Parts Manager leads nationwide parts inventory strategy, vendor relationship management, parts catalog standardization, and inventory control across the Fleet Beverage Operating Unit. Supporting approximately 7m annual parts spend, 200 technicians, 50 internal maintenance shops, 9 Regions, and 3 Business Units, this role is directly responsible for:

• Optimizing parts availability
• Reducing inventory carrying costs
• Maximizing warranty recovery
• Driving productivity across all asset streams (Class 8 heavy-duty tractors, route delivery vehicles, beverage trailers, and warehouse Material Handling Equipment [MHE] & Class C Fleet)

In this role, you will serve as the enterprise owner for fleet parts strategy within the Fleet COE, partnering with Procurement, Finance, Regional Fleet Managers, and Shop Leadership to transform parts management into a streamlined, cost-effective, and highly predictable operation.

Responsibilities

• Work schedule: Regular business hours, 30% travel (50% travel during FMS implementation)
• Typical start time and average workday: 8am-5pm with occasional off hours
• Nationwide Inventory Strategy & Governance:
  • Establish centralized parts inventory policies, min/max stocking levels, and reorder triggers across all 50 internal maintenance shops and regional hubs.
  • Audit shop inventory practices, oversee standardized cycle counts, and lead annual physical inventory audits across regions to maintain 98%+ stock accuracy.
  • Drive inventory productivity by identifying and eliminating obsolete, slow-moving, or dead stock through vendor returns, core returns, and strategic liquidation.
  • Establish standard fleet shop/MMU/parts room layouts, safety standards, and hazmat storage protocols across all shop locations in alignment with KDP’s "Shop of the Future" standards.
  • Ensure internal maintenance facilities adhere to DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, STATE/LOCAL and KDP safety, operational and environmental compliance standards.
• Procurement & Vendor Management:
  • Partner with KDP Fleet Procurement and Finance to negotiate and execute master service agreements (MSAs), national pricing contracts, volume rebates, and consignment programs with OEMs, aftermarket distributors, and tier-1 suppliers.
  • Establish supplier scorecards and monitor Vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including line-item fill rates, lead times, order accuracy, and price compliance.
  • Lead national core-tracking workflows and core return pipelines to maximize financial recovery on remanufactured engines, transmissions, aftertreatment, and electrical components.
• Fleet Systems Integration & Operational Support:
  • Serve as the business Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the parts and inventory module within KDP’s new Fleet Maintenance System (FMS).
  • Field activation leader for the nationwide rollout of KDP’s new Fleet Maintenance System (FMS), with ongoing support for Geotab & Lytx telematics platform.
  • Standardize fast-moving parts catalogs, PM kit assemblies, and shop consumable specifications across all business units and vehicle platforms.
  • Streamline emergency parts order escalation pathways to minimize equipment downtime and safeguard customer delivery schedules.
• Financial Management & Productivity Realization:
  • Manage the national fleet parts budget, analyze spend variances, and report quarterly on inventory turnover, stockouts, and parts cost-per-mile (CPM) metrics.
  • Partner with the Fleet Warranty function to establish strict parts tagging, retention, and return processes to maximize OEM warranty claim reimbursements.
  • Collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Fleet COE to build business cases and measure financial realization for parts-related productivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Fleet Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of heavy-duty parts management experience and technical credentials).
• 5+ years of multi-site or national fleet parts management, heavy-duty commercial parts distribution, or enterprise fleet inventory oversight across a large fleet.
• Deep technical familiarity with Class 8 heavy-duty truck components (Cummins, Freightliner, Volvo), medium-duty route trucks, beverage trailer parts, liftgates, refrigeration units, and warehouse MHE (electric/IC forklifts).
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise Fleet Maintenance Systems (FMS/CMMS) inventory modules (e.g., Trimble TMT, AssetWorks, RTA, Ryder/Penske platforms), Microsoft Office and ERP integration (e.g., SAP).
• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar inventory budgets, vendor contract negotiations, inventory cycle auditing, and parts productivity tracking.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to drive operational discipline across decentralized field shop teams.

Benefits

• $86,000- $110,000 / year
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Child & Elder Care
• Adoption Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Employee Resource Groups
• Breastmilk Shipping Services
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Wellness Platform
• Mileage Reimbursement and more!
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility