IT Application Specialist
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.
Job Description
The IT Business Partner (BP) supports Cluster IT Manager in improving business performance and efficiency with scalable and cost-effective technology solutions in dedicated business units/functions.
They collaborate closely with business leaders to understand their business needs, challenges and priorities, and translate them into IT solutions and projects. Additionally, they provide strategic guidance and advice to business stakeholders on how technology can support and enhance business processes and operations. The IT Business partner also facilitates communication and collaboration between IT teams and business units to ensure the successful delivery of IT projects and services.
- Clarify business problems and opportunities within the context of business units/functions priorities and recommend technology solutions to help achieve goals and improve business processes.
- Lead IT/system related business process improvements by identifying opportunities and developing initiatives that enable business innovation and efficiency improvement.
- Collaborate with Global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to evaluate technology options and capabilities, develop business cases and manage the design of IT solutions.
- Ensure compliance with global & local IT policies and procedures, including thorough understanding and strict adherence to guidelines on “Combined Business Model”.
- Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, standardization and harmonization of the IT services in alignment with global teams
- Manage third parties related applications and project activities.IT Project Pipeline Management:
- Gather key IT information data (I2P template) for the Value Creation Planning or cluster Business project.
- Initialize projects, reviewing quality control, system implementation control and documentation.
- Own the pipeline of IT projects in dedicated business units/functions and ensures their successful implementation, including project prioritization, project risk management, budget, reporting, etc.
- Support change management & technology tools training activities in dedicated business units/functions
- Develop a deep understanding of how the business processes work, the challenges faced and translate business needs into IT related solutions.
- Share and incorporate internal best practices, as well as drive scaling of available solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, best practices in FMCG market and bring outside-in perspective to business stakeholders.
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science and/or Business Analytics.- Certification in Project Management Professional.
- Must have Business Proficiency in English
- Minimum 5 years’ experience driving processes improvement and project management in technology domain (from IT or business side) in dynamic environment.
- Experience of project definition and scoping, formulation of feasibility studies and benefits cases.
- Ability to build strong relationships and translate business needs into IT enable solution
- Focus on delivering value to stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Connect strategy to execution and drive results as a team.
Additional Information
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 attend at least one interview at our Johor office.