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Job Overview
Director of Routing and Fleet
Position Summary
The Sr. Director, Routing & Fleet, is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the future Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy across the DSD network. This leader will oversee routing optimization, fleet operations, and field readiness, ensuring delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance. The role will play a critical part in shaping how KDP delivers to customers—integrating routing, fleet, and field execution into one cohesive operating model.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner 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.
A.I. Disclosure
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com in lieu of clicking Apply. Please include the job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line.
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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Job Overview
Director of Routing and Fleet
Position Summary
The Sr. Director, Routing & Fleet, is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the future Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy across the DSD network. This leader will oversee routing optimization, fleet operations, and field readiness, ensuring delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance. The role will play a critical part in shaping how KDP delivers to customers—integrating routing, fleet, and field execution into one cohesive operating model.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and lead the future route-to-market strategy, aligning routing, delivery, and fleet assets to business goals.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure routing effectiveness and customer service excellence.
- Drive decision-making clarity and alignment across DSD Operations by establishing clear ownership and accountability.
- Oversee national routing design and continuous improvement processes.
- Implement field-first routing performance metrics, balancing service levels, cost, and productivity.
- Lead deployment and governance of routing standards, service principles, and calendar cadence.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet strategy aligned to RTM needs, ensuring optimal asset mix, utilization, and lifecycle management.
- Partner with Safety and Compliance to strengthen CSA, DOT, and regulatory adherence.
- Oversee successful onboarding and optimization of the new fleet maintenance system (Cetaris), ensuring field training and adoption.
- Collaborate with Real Estate and Finance to support fleet infrastructure planning and capital prioritization.
- Lead and develop a diverse team of senior managers, managers, and analysts across routing and fleet functions.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and performance accountability across teams.
- Serve as a key member of the DSD Ops Leadership Team, contributing to overall strategy and execution priorities.
- Strategic Systems Thinker – Able to connect complex routing, fleet, and logistics systems into one operating vision.
- Operational Leadership – Expert in DSD operations, routing technologies, fleet management, and DOT compliance.
- Change Leadership – Proven ability to lead transformation and drive adoption of new systems and processes.
- Collaborative Influence – Strong ability to partner cross-functionally and align stakeholders on shared goals.
- Results Orientation – Consistently delivers measurable improvements in service, cost, and efficiency.
- Salary Range: $183,500 - 244,750
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
- 10 years in DSD, logistics, or transportation leadership, with deep experience in routing optimization and fleet operations.
- Experience leading multi-site or enterprise-scale teams through transformation and change.
- Familiarity with systems such as Descartes, Omnitracs, Cetaris, or comparable routing/fleet management software.
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner 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.
A.I. Disclosure
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com in lieu of clicking Apply. Please include the job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line.
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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $183,500 - $244,750