Supply Chain Planning Specialist

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we’ve been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2023, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way.

Find out more at https://careers-nz.jacobsdouweegberts.com/

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our dynamic team of 3, based in our Crooks Road office in East Tamaki.  You will be actively involved in reporting, forecasting, planning, and inventory management for JDE New Zealand to provide customers the coffee and tea that they love!
 

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Demand Forecasting - Apply best practice, liaise with stakeholders, and utilise SAP/APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) to generate a robust forecast and improve forecast accuracy.
• Supply Planning - Work with a network of local and international suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and achieve key supply chain KPI’s. Monitor potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• NPD Management - Work closely with and support the wider team across the new product development cycle to achieve an on time and successful launch, and stable forward supply pipeline.
• Order fulfilment - Coordinate with Logistics and CS team on order processing and fulfilment to meet DIFOT requirement.
• Reporting - Generate and analyze regular inventory reports to keep your finger on the pulse and support the attainment of key supply chain KPI’s.  Take ownership of slow-moving inventory by preparing and driving recommendations and action plans to mitigate waste.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for process improvement within the supply chain and propose and implement solutions.

For this role as a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in supply chain planning roles, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Experience working on SAP ERP will be highly regarded.
• You are analytically focused with the ability to creatively problem solve and simplify the complex.
• Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in managing multiple priorities and working autonomously.
• Valid unrestricted work visa

Perks

• Competitive salary, 3% Kiwisaver Employer Contribution and incentive bonus.
• Hybrid working flexibility after successful completion of training.
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Summertime hours: Finish at 3 PM on Fridays during the daylight-saving months.
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff orders of your favourite coffee and tea brands.

If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ([email protected]). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.