Logistics Manager

Company Description

Who we are?

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 Australian favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Harris, Campos, Piazza D’Oro, Espresso di Manfredi, Pickwick and more. In 2022, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of 13.5 billion AUD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

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. We care about our environment and have a sustainability program in place called Common Grounds which focuses on Responsible Sourcing, Minimised Footprint and Connected People. We’re striving to use 100% responsibly sourced coffee and green packaging and achieve gender balance in management by 2025 while reducing our emissions.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. Unleash your possibility!

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

Job Description

We are looking for a Logistics Manager to join our Sydney-based team! You’ll be responsible for overseeing the execution of local logistic services, including inbound logistics, local warehousing, local outbound logistics, and maintaining relationships with various Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and suppliers. This role focuses on optimising service and cost throughout the value chain. The Logistics Manager executes operational plans with a strong customer focus, emphasising key performance indicators (KPIs) and developing efficient initiatives to enhance overall performance.

You’ll be based in our North Sydney office (2 days a week, best to reach with public transport), Kingsgrove manufacturing site where we roast our coffee beans (1 day a week, free parking), and our 3PL providers (1 day a week). You’ll report to the Supply Chain Manager of Australia. This role does not come with direct reports.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the storage of goods (e.g. General stock control, physical inventory, etc.)
• Coordinate and control the order cycle and associated information systems
• Liaise with customers and suppliers in order to optimise customer satisfaction and maximise efficiency.
• Evaluate external customer satisfaction and define and implement improvement activities based on these results.
• Ensure accuracy of transactional data (stock) and assures local legal requirements with LSP are met.

Qualifications

For this role as a Logistics Manager, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• You have excellent data analytics skills and a real passion for it – you’re proficient in Excel and preferably PowerBI and SAP
• You have great stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• You’re able to clearly communicate your findings in presentations (both internal and external)
• Previous logistics, supply chain, planning, procurement and/or warehouse management experience is highly regarded – please comment on the relevant experience you bring in your cover note
• Valid long-term AU working rights – no visa sponsorship available
• Willingness to travel to various locations within Sydney and you have a driver’s licence and car

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with contributions to your super and a bonus opportunity
• Support, training and an extensive onboarding program
• Access up to two days of special event leave per year to utilise for your birthday, school events, moving, or volunteering!
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff orders of your favourite coffee and tea brands
• Free parking at our Kingsgrove office 
• Career development opportunities – develop your supply chain skillset with the potential to move into planning, procurement or supply chain after a few years.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days of additional Annual Leave per year

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to Mae Cabaluna ([email protected]). Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect, and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.