Copack Planning Specialist

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Copack Planning Specialist to create a weekly supply plan for copacking activities in the Netherlands and Belgium. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and external copack partners to ensure optimal stock levels and on-time delivery.

You will monitor inventories, manage copack capacity, support NPD launches, and contribute to international projects aimed at reducing complexity and improving service levels.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in Supply Chain or Sales roles.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and initiative.
• Analytical skills to break down complex problems.
• Understanding of procurement, sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a helicopter view of copack operations and plan execution.
• Monitor stock levels to meet service levels within min–max ranges.
• Participate in international projects to optimise copacking and reduce complexity.
• Support NPDs, displays, or outer cases and BOM setups.
• Monitor obsolete stock to minimise scrapping.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership potential

Proactive mindset

Procurement & manufacturing awareness

Job description

Job Description

The Copack Planning Specialist is responsible for creating a weekly supply plan for copacking activities in the Netherlands & Belgium. The objective is to ensure optimal stock levels and service performance. In addition, the Copack Planning Specialist is ultimately responsible for long-term capacity planning, ensuring that customers are served on time and with optimal stock levels. You will also be part of multiple project teams to successfully launch new products on the market. As a Copack Planning Specialist, you will work closely with various internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Procurement) and external stakeholders (copack partners).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a helicopter view of the copack operations, including managing and executing the copack plan, and closely monitoring material inventories and copacker availability;
• Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure deliveries meet agreed service levels while staying within defined min–max stock ranges;
• Participating in (international) projects related to copacking, inventory management, and packaging sustainability, while working to optimise copack items and reduce complexity;
• Initiating the implementation process for NPDs, displays, or outer cases, supporting product specifications, logistics data, and Bill of Materials (BOM) setup;
• Monitoring obsolete stock with the aim of minimising scrapping.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Sales (e.g. Demand, Inventory, or Supply Planning);
• A strong personality with drive, leadership potential, and initiative;
• A proactive mindset, with a focus on identifying improvements and optimising processes;
• Affinity with operations (including understanding of procurement, sourcing, and manufacturing);
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex problems to identify root causes;
• Project management skills and the ability to independently lead projects.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law. Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.