Transportation Specialist

Location: 304 Century Center Boulevard, Irving, TX 75062

Schedule: Full-time | 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for managing product demand at the Irving Distribution Center by coordinating truck builds, printing pick tickets, and overseeing the timely processing of STOs from shipment through receipt.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily truck builds, print pick tickets, and process STOs to meet branch demand.

• Monitor on-time performance and drive root cause analysis when targets are missed.

• Collaborate with supplying plants to maintain in-stock status and ensure timely deliveries.

• Prepare and maintain reports on inventory and outbound shipments, including period-end reporting.

• Provide inventory support to branches and assist with follow-up inquiries.

• Support hub-and-spoke inventory processes.

• Generate and manage inventory reports using Excel and SAP.

• Work alongside warehouse and inventory teams; serve as backup for inventory functions.

• Conduct weekly physical inventories using RF scanning equipment and perform recounts as needed.

• Ensure SOX compliance in all shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

• Manage inbound scheduling by assigning carriers and aligning with warehouse operations.

• Create and print barcodes and bin location labels as needed.

• Cross-train and support other operational functions as required.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Starting pay: $24.00 per hour 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and truck operations required.

• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook is essential; SAP or similar WMS experience strongly preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Background in transportation, inventory control, or supply planning preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

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 ~29,000 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 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.