Now Brewing – product manager, Inventory Excellence! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

We are hiring Product Managers to lead the development and implementation of Starbucks’ new Coffeehouse Inventory Playbook, a core initiative that connects Inventory Operational Excellence with our Back to Starbucks Availability strategy. In these roles, you will drive the innovation, strategy, and roadmap for solutions that strengthen inventory practices across our coffeehouses. You will co-create and integrate new technologies into our operational ecosystem to simplify in-store execution, enhance partner workflows, and improve customer experiences. Additionally, you will help standardize and elevate best practices across stores to ensure consistent execution and reliable product availability, ultimately supporting a more seamless and efficient coffeehouse operation.

A product manager contributes to Starbucks' success by managing the development of new products and strategic opportunities against operating plans and budgets to achieve customer and business objectives.

As a product manager in Coffeehouse Excellence, you will…

• Serve as the single-threaded owner for product outcomes, driving coordination and ensuring product work is owned and supported by the right teams.

• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and vision, aligning with business goals and partner needs.

• Gather and prioritize customer and partner needs, use cases and feedback into actionable requirements and success metrics.

• Define required features and outcomes, using data and insights to guide product decisions.

• Collaborate closely with the program manager to align on timelines, resource allocation and strategic priorities across initiatives.

• Partner with operations consultation managers on implementation while maintaining accountability for product outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions deliver on intended business outcomes.

• Facilitate decisions by balancing risk, available information and shifting priorities.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent related work experience or four years US military experience in a related MOS/C

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to confidently present objectives and desired outcomes to leadership and cross functional teams

• Ability to resolve issues or debates independently in most situations

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in product or brand management preferably with a focus on operations, process improvement, or customer/partner experience

• Ability to influence others without authority to complete things in a timely manner

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.