APAC Supply Chain Controller (Finance)

Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Controller is responsible for all financial planning & control activities in the Trading Company within APAC Finance Operations. The role provides Supply Chain cost analysis, Cost Centre reporting in Trading Company & Malaysia Regional HQ.

The Operations Finance function supports the Operations strategy and business activities as a business partner working closely with business and functional leaders to drive improved performance, while facilitating transparency of financial performance across the organization:

• ensure business decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis and endure processes that drive robust financial challenge and accountability.
• provide analysis and insight for management to prioritize the allocation of resources to areas where value can be created.
• ensure the company keeps continuous focus on compliance, control and risk management to manage the company’s (financial) risks and meet the requirements of governmental and other regulatory bodies, as well as the internal guidelines, e.g. the Combined Business Model (CBM).

The APAC region is on an exciting journey with a clear evolution towards a specific CBM model. The standard reporting model splits Operations and Manufacturing Units (MU) reporting from Marketing & Sales Units (MSU) reporting. The Asia Regional Hub for the Operations and Manufacturing Units will be in Malaysia.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:

Business Partnership

• Proactively and constructively providing data-backed suggestion to improve Trading Company operation and thus achieving cost effectiveness.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to provide financial expertise especially on cost related to warehouse and distributions.
• Monitoring budgets for Trading Company’s inventory, warehousing, and distributions spending.

Financial Reporting & Internal Control

• Lead the preparation and presentation of Trading Company and MY Regional HQ Annual Operational Plan (AOP), strategic financial planning and monthly outlook variance analysis through effective control mechanism.
• Support the delivery of OWC objectives for Trading Company which includes inventory control and optimization, payment terms, supplier financing programs.
• Ensure controls related processes and alignment with global and regional policies and operations governance rules. Maintains fully compliance to internal control framework across all support functions.
• Prepare and calculate Capital Expenditure Requests.

Cost Accounting

• Develop and validate Supply Chain costing including taxes, duty, freight & warehousing, are fully costed fairly and accurate.
• Develop and analyze cost comparison and simulation to maximize the benefits from sourcing and supply decision.

The role will provide critical business support to operations through business partnering, as well as play an important custodian role, ensuring that full compliance, controls and policies are properly applied.

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for: 

• Academic Program: Degree, preferably Accounting/Finance/Economics
• Experienced: A minimum of 7 years experience in FMCG, working experience with relevant supply chain controlling background;
• Skillset: Knowledge on statutory reporting, IFRS, SAPR3 and SAP BPC, and regulations requirements Proactive in presenting results to business management
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form 

• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 

• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office. 

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? 

Here’s why you should apply:

1. Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
2. Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
3. Exciting allowances to perk up your day
4. Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
5. Sports perks to keep you energized
6. The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!