Marketing Projects Specialist at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

East Tamaki, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Innovation Process Expertise, Stakeholder Management, Timeline Management, Risk Identification, Hurdle Rate Expertise, Portfolio Optimisation, SKU Deletions, FMCG NPD Process, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Influencing Stakeholders, Commercial Acumen, Complex Stakeholder Networks, Detail Orientation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description 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/ Job Description We’re looking for an Marketing Projects Specialist to work alongside our supportive and experienced Marketing team based in our East Tamaki office. This role is responsible for ensuring marketing innovation & renovation projects are delivered on time and within budget to achieve business case targets, aligned with JDE Global processes and innovation best practice. In the role you will be responsible for: Project Management - Lead innovation and renovation projects, ensuring launches are delivered on time and in full. Innovation Process Expertise- Act as the innovation process expert, guiding teams through global/local gate meetings and sub-processes (e.g., artwork approvals). Stakeholder Management and Alignment - Manage project team meetings and gate approval meetings. Manage stakeholder alignment and communications, including gate pre-approvals with global partners. Timeline Management and Risk Identification - Develop and monitor Gantt timelines, flagging risks and recommending sequencing adjustments. Hurdle Rate Expertise -Provide expertise on hurdle rates, including sustainability related metrics. Portfolio Optimisation - Co-ordinate SKU deletions and phase outs, managing risks of write-offs with sales, factory, and supply chain. Qualifications We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Experience in project coordination/management role and responsible for managing NPD process within FMCG. Experience in developing successful products in market that add value to customers and consumers. Successful experience in a high paced company focused on growth. Innovation process & performance reporting experience & good analytical skills. Experience in successfully managing & influencing key stakeholders. Commercially astute. Experience navigating complex stakeholder networks, including senior stakeholders Detail orientated Valid unrestricted work visa Additional Information Perks 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.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading innovation and renovation projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget, achieving business case targets while adhering to global processes. Key duties include acting as the innovation process expert, managing stakeholder alignment, monitoring timelines, and coordinating SKU phase-outs.