Location: Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Contract: Full-time
Company Description
For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) has been inspired by the belief that amazing things can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. Powered by our purpose — to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future — our brands are enjoyed in over 100 markets worldwide.
With a portfolio of more than 50 brands, including 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.
At JDE, we are Made to Stand Out. Our associates are ambitious, resourceful, progressive, and decisive. Together, we bring coffee and tea moments to people around the globe.
Job Description
We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our UK & Ireland Logistics team (part of the wider Supply Chain function). You will operate at the intersection of internal stakeholders, Customs partners, and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to ensure that products are delivered on time, in full, and within budget.
The Logistics team manages the warehousing and distribution network and plays a key role in balancing service, efficiency, cost, flexibility, and security of supply across a European network.
- Our Supply Chain Compelling Business Need is:
One Team, Number One with Customers, Zero Waste (1-1-0)
Key Responsibilities
- Support UK & Ireland Logistics Account Managers
- Execute inventory control and reconciliation across multiple LSPs
- Lead and manage Customs processes (Import/Export), documentation, and compliance
- Manage invoices, purchase orders, and financial accuracy
- Produce and lead daily/weekly KPI reporting
- Participate in Continuous Improvement projects (Supply Chain Operating System framework)
- Support customer collaboration activities
- Manage day-to-day LSP and supplier relationships
- Support cost control initiatives and analysis
Skills & Experience
Must Have
- Experience in Supply Chain and/or Logistics
- Strong analytical skills and a results-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with ERP / WMS systems
- Ability to leverage AI and automation tools
- Ambition to broaden capabilities across the Supply Chain
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Travel to customers and partners required
- Weekly on-site visit to LSP (Banbury)
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of FMCG operations
- Awareness of current trends in logistics
- Experience with project management
Additional Information
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Top Skills
What We Do
Coffee is the fuel for almost everything that makes the company run. Jacobs Douwe Egberts Professional helps you inspire your coffee drinkers, whether you work for an office, health & care organisation or hotels.
As your coffee partner, we love to develop the ideal solution alongside you. This way, we can adapt our offer to your needs and you enjoy the solution you were looking for. In short: A coffee for every cup, just the way you want it.
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