Supply Chain Manager - NZ

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

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

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate Supply Chain Planning Manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee both Demand and Supply planning across our overseas and local manufacturing sites, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. You’ll manage key supply channels and drive the accuracy of our demand forecasting and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes. Success in this role means aligning forecasts with inventory and production schedules through close collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Production teams. You’ll also work closely with Operations, Logistics and Customer Service to continuously assess and optimise planning processes, incorporating insights from internal performance and external market factors.

We’re looking for someone who is forward‑thinking, improvement‑focused and brings a strategic mindset grounded in industry best practice. As the leader of a dynamic and diverse team spanning Supply Chain Planning, Customer Services, Logistics and Master Data, you will be responsible for service delivery, supply chain optimisation and driving business improvement - all while mitigating supply chain risks and fostering a high performing team environment.

Are you up for this challenge?

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert end to end supply chain service to the business including management of both local and international points of supply
• Implement best in class Supply Chain Management processes
• Collaborate with Key stakeholders internally and externally, including a close working relationship with our local manufacturing unit
• Provide strong inspirational Leadership to the team and wider business
• Have a continuous improvement mindset
• Be choiceful and focussed in managing key resources while ensuring optimisation of inventory and management of costs within budget

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• You will have 7 + years’ experience in a Supply Chain management position
• You will have experience in successfully managing and coaching a diverse team
• You will be a strong communicator and have the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders locally and internationally.
• You will have experience managing relationships with external logistics partners
• You have a track record in delivering best in class Supply Chain KPI results (DIFOT, FA, FB, DIO)
• You have experience in implementation of digitalisation projects with expertise in Excel and experience in the supply chain aspects of SAP
• You will have valid NZ working rights

 

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity
• 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 currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.