Supply Chain Initiative Manager

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.

The Supply Chain Initiatives Manager plans, directs and reviews all supply and logistics activities to ensure a cost-effective flow of finished goods from suppliers to customers for all categories. This role acts as a partner for R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales units to ensure on time and in full launch to markets of any product change, and with procurement on supplier optimization projects for relevant supply chain activities, including but not limited to compliance to GTIN, EAN, creation of transport lane, demand and forecast in SAP APO. Supply Chain Initiatives Manager also coordinate and support in phase-in, phase-out (PIPO) activities to drive for minimal write-off for the overall phase-in, phase-out process.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Enable the innovation calendar of the category, by delivering supply chain readiness of largest and/or most complex innovation and productivity projects.
• Responsible for leading the supply chain design and on-time delivery for new products and initiatives within a category, including footprint projects, delivering supply chain and logistics KPI’s on target around and after launch.
• Lead Manufacturing sourcing change projects
• Deliver portfolio rationalization for the Professional business unit
• Optimize portfolio by optimizing the product clusterization and aligning & enforcing hurdle rates for product changes.
• Participate to and lead improvement processes on behalf of the global Initiative Management Pillar in the SCOS program: determine key loss areas for SC readiness, develop standards & KPI’s, set-up pillar and deployment of standards
• Coach local SC in local projects delivery with high initiative losses
• Lead KPI improvement by development of standard and roll out. Examples are Phase In Phase out (KPI’s CSL and Obsoletes), CoMan Playbook (KPI’s ATO adherence and CSL), Pallet Aging (KPI Obsoletes)

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

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: Bachelor degree (preferably Masters degree) in Engineering, Sciences
• Experienced: A minimum of 8 years experience in FMCG, as manager in manufacturing or supply chain environment;
• Skillset: Excellent analytical skills and proven track record in building business cases (e.g. analyzing costs/volumes/stock levels/capacity) and defining multiple scenario’s;
• 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.

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:

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