Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Company Overview

JDE Peet's, a global leader in the coffee industry and part of Keurig Dr Pepper, operates in over 100 markets worldwide. In 2025, the company achieved total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed more than 21,000 individuals globally. With a focus on brand-led growth driven by Peet's, L'OR, and ten notable local brands led by Jacobs, JDE Peet's is dedicated to delivering quality coffee for every cup and brand for every customer.

Work Culture

The company encourages innovation, bold decision-making, and career growth within a collaborative team environment guided by core values: Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together.

Role Overview

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist based in North Sydney, Australia, you will play a pivotal role in end-to-end supply chain operations, collaborating closely with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective product launches and innovation project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full product launches, ensuring adherence to Available to Order (ATO) schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align innovation projects with global frameworks such as I4G/A4E.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, timelines, and dependencies in project delivery.
• Coordinate logistics trials ensuring compliance with GS1 standards.
• Analyze overall supply chain costs and seek improvements in route-to-market efficiency.
• Support procurement efforts relating to sourcing and packaging needs.
• Oversee co-packer specifications, production planning, and scheduling.
• Ensure product availability meets demand and customer service objectives.
• Conduct post-launch reviews focused on continuous process enhancement.
• Maintain and refine demand forecasts working with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Manage supply plans involving both local and international suppliers, including raising purchase orders and maintaining inventory targets.
• Collaborate with co-packers and suppliers to achieve defined service levels.
• Monitor inventory health, manage aging stock, and minimize write-offs.
• Manage SAP master data setup for new products, ensuring accuracy of planning parameters and compliance documentation.
• Maintain strong data integrity across all supply chain systems.

Success Criteria

• Deliver product launches on schedule with high customer service satisfaction.
• Maintain high accuracy in forecasting and efficient inventory control.
• Manage costs effectively across materials, logistics, and production.
• Implement continuous improvements identified from post-launch evaluations.

Candidate Profile

• Background in Supply Chain, Planning, or FMCG sectors.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

Working at JDE Peet's offers a hands-on and fulfilling experience enabling you to make a tangible impact within a high-energy, fast-paced culture that values agility and innovative thinking. The recruitment process includes an online assessment and interviews, with possible pre-employment checks. JDE Peet's is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace free from discrimination and bias, supported by awards recognizing fair pay and inclusivity.