Supply Chain Planning Manager

Company Description

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/

Job Description

We currently have an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate Supply Chain Planning Manager looking to get stuck into a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role will need to influence the wider JDE team by analysing data and identifying opportunities to develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. This role covers both Demand and Supply aspects of planning from overseas and local manufacturing sites.

Our Supply Chain Planning Manager will be responsible for our key supply channels and optimising our demand forecasting and planning department ensuing accurate and precisely managed IBP processes. This role plays a pivotal role in ensuring collaboration across Sales, Marketing and Production teams to align demand forecasts with inventory and production schedules. The role works alongside the Operations, Logistics, Customer Service teams to continuously assess and optimise processes, bringing best practice and learnings from external factors.

Leading a team of two SC Planning Specialists the SC Planning Manager will mentor and develop the team to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

To be the best, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• At least 5 years proven experience in Supply Chain Planning and Management
• Previous experience managing a small team
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, demand forecasting, supply planning and inventory management
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in SC Planning software and ERP systems (SAP APO an advantage)
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• A creative thinker with a strong attention to detail and customer service focus
• Valid unrestricted work visa

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity – If applicable
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases.

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.