Global coffee producer scaling automation and supply-chain optimization
JDE Peet's is a 21,000-person public coffee company operating across 100+ markets, serving roughly 4,400 cups per second through brands including Peet's, L'OR, and Jacobs. The tech stack is anchored in SAP (ERP, R/3, BPC, Concur) with Microsoft Office, SuccessFactors, and Salesforce for operations and sales—typical of large CPG. The hiring velocity is accelerating with 187 roles posted in the last 30 days, concentrated in manufacturing and sales, while active projects reveal a focus on automation of tax and statutory processes, supply-chain system upgrades, and demand forecasting.
Notable leadership hires: Plant Initiative Lead, Technical Service Lead, Supply Planning Lead, Tax & Statutory Lead, Operating Team Lead
JDE Peet's manufactures and distributes coffee products globally through a portfolio of heritage and emerging brands. The company sells into retail, food-service, and direct-to-consumer channels across more than 100 markets. At scale (21,000+ employees, EUR 8.8 billion in 2024 sales), operations span manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and finance functions. Current initiatives center on automating statutory processes, upgrading supply-chain systems, and optimizing demand forecasting and service levels.
SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA (currently adopting). Also uses SAP BPC for planning, SAP Concur for expense management, and SuccessFactors for HR.
Supply-chain system upgrades, automation of tax and statutory processes, demand forecasting optimization, HACCP safety implementation, and Belgian L'OR e-commerce operations.
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