Fleet Parts Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

21h•$86,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

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. The role supports approximately $7 million in annual parts spend, 200 technicians, 50 internal maintenance shops, 9 regions, and 3 business units. It is responsible for optimizing parts availability, reducing inventory carrying costs, maximizing warranty recovery, and improving productivity across Class 8 heavy-duty tractors, route delivery vehicles, beverage trailers, warehouse material handling equipment, and Class C fleet assets. The position serves as the enterprise owner for fleet parts strategy within the Fleet COE, partnering with Procurement, Finance, Regional Fleet Managers, and Shop Leadership. The ideal candidate will be based in Frisco, Texas, although candidates in other locations will be considered. The role follows regular business hours, typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional off-hours support across time zones. Travel is generally 30%, increasing to 50% during the first year of Fleet Maintenance System implementation. Compensation is $86,000–$110,000 per year, with actual placement depending on experience, skills, and other factors. An annual bonus is based on performance and eligibility. Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Fleet Management, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of heavy-duty parts management experience and technical credentials.
At least 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, including Cummins, Freightliner, and Volvo; medium-duty route trucks; beverage trailer parts; liftgates; refrigeration units; and warehouse MHE, including electric and internal-combustion forklifts.
Advanced proficiency in enterprise Fleet Maintenance System or CMMS inventory modules, such as Trimble TMT, AssetWorks, RTA, or Ryder/Penske platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP integration, such as SAP.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar inventory budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, conducting inventory cycle audits, and tracking parts productivity.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to drive operational discipline across decentralized field shop teams.

Responsibilities

Establish centralized parts inventory policies, minimum/maximum stocking levels, and reorder triggers across 50 maintenance shops and regional hubs.
Audit shop inventory practices, oversee standardized cycle counts, and lead annual physical inventory audits to maintain at least 98% stock accuracy.
Identify and eliminate obsolete, slow-moving, or dead stock through vendor returns, core returns, and strategic liquidation.
Establish standard fleet shop, MMU, and parts-room layouts, safety standards, and hazardous-material storage protocols aligned with KDP’s Shop of the Future standards.
Ensure maintenance facilities comply with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, state/local, and KDP safety, operational, and environmental standards.
Partner with Fleet Procurement and Finance to negotiate and execute master service agreements, national pricing contracts, volume rebates, and consignment programs with OEMs, aftermarket distributors, and tier-1 suppliers.
Establish supplier scorecards and monitor vendor 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.
Serve as the business subject matter expert for the parts and inventory module in KDP’s new Fleet Maintenance System, aligning it with work orders, parts issuing, and purchase-order workflows.
Lead field activation for the nationwide Fleet Maintenance System rollout and provide ongoing support for Geotab and Lytx telematics platforms.
Standardize fast-moving parts catalogs, preventive-maintenance kit assemblies, and shop consumable specifications across business units and vehicle platforms.
Streamline emergency parts-order escalation pathways to minimize equipment downtime and protect customer delivery schedules.
Manage the national fleet parts budget, analyze spending variances, and report quarterly on inventory turnover, stockouts, and parts cost-per-mile metrics.
Partner with Fleet Warranty to establish parts tagging, retention, and return processes that maximize OEM warranty claim reimbursements.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Fleet COE, to develop business cases and measure financial realization for parts-related productivity initiatives.