Copack Planning Specialist
Supply Chain Utrecht Full-time Netherlands
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
Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.
For this role as a Copack Planning Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
- 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.
Additional Information
Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
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.
Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
Company Description
Who we are?
We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.
Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!
Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com