Business Transformation Manager, Merchandising Initiatives
United States Job ID 109435 Job Category Operations Job Level Manager Position Type Full-TimeThe Business Transformation Manager will identify, create, and deliver best practice processes throughout DSD. This position will lead high impact projects utilizing Lean, analytical, and project management methodologies across KDP operations.
This is a highly visible role within the Merchandising Initiatives team with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills, held various business roles, think strategically across a broad range of topics, and be motivated to drive change.
Ability to travel a MINIMUM of 50% within the US and North America is an expectation of this job
This position can be based in Frisco TX or remote
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead key special projects for KDP’s Direct Store Delivery organization in warehouse, inventory, delivery, sales, and merchandising spaces with ownership from project inception through definition, execution, and closeout.
- Collaborate with champions, including the Senior Vice President, to deliver value to the business; value will typically be measured in real hard dollar or working capital savings
- Develop and Maintain Relationships – within the Operations Initiatives team and throughout KDP network
- Managers success will come from people and process; developing and maintain the right relationships and using a collaborative approach will ensure overall success
- Develop People – work with all levels, from shop floor to management, and have a true desire to make a difference in all people you encounter
- Drive Culture Change – Drive fact-based decision making throughout the organization
- Duties will include project management, delivery of value through improved processes, leadership, and lead improvement events
- Will need to utilize analytical skills to research trade break, warehouse break, obsolescence opportunities
- Successfully build, balance, and implement new merchandising routes at site level, accounting for geography, delivery day balance, and work load balance
- Assist in the training and developing of site level merchandiser supervisors and merch managerson the use of Merch MyDay and the Merch Dashboard
- Follow up with previously routed sites to assess their performance, analyzing data, and recommending changes/updated where necessary
- Work within the greater Merchandising Initiatives team to assist on all merchandising projects (routing, training, M&A work, etc.)
- When necessary, provide assistance to the greater Operations Initiatives team when help is needed on special project work
Ability to Successfully Demonstrate the Following Performance Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Leadership Impact
- Change Management
- Innovative and Transformative Thinker
- Effective Communicator
- Tenacity in The Face of Resistance
- Strategic Decision Maker
- Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Total Rewards
- Salary Range: $81,100 - $100,000 / year.
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and/or 5 years’ work experience in an operations leadership or similar role in a company…KDP P&L management experience is preferred, but not required
- Strong project management experience in cross functional environments
- Ability to travel for a full week at a time and up to 75% as needed for a project
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft office suite of tools (heavy emphasis on EXCEL and Power Point)…EXCEL functions such as pivot tables, v lookups, and basic formulae are a must
- Ability to mine different sources of data and compile them into user friendly presentations
- Ability to work full days on a shop floor or field sales-based environment. Frequent standing, sitting, climbing of stairs may be required depending on project assignment
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
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.
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