Business Support Assistant (6 Months Contract)

Company Description

Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

The Business Support Assistant delivers full Business Support in purchase order handling for the R&D, Quality & Food Compliance department, primarily for the team in Utrecht (Netherlands). The role sits with the Data Factory Team in Johor (Malaysia) and can involve also other tasks supporting Johor Malaysia Data Factory team when required. The Business Support Assistant works with the Business Support Assistant in Utrecht to handle all purchase orders.

There are two primary goals of this role: Support R&D daily business by handling of Purchase Orders for Utrecht and support operation of the R&D team in Johor.

Business Support – finance process

• Raise R&D Department PO’s within 24 hours in SAP System and process them throughout the Finance Process

• Maintain financial good practice when executing the R&D Purchase Order process.
• Maintain Vendor Invoice Management system with Accounts Payable to avoid delay in payment.
• Provide departmental support i.e. set up new vendors, increasing limit orders.
• Troubleshoot and optimize business processes for maximum efficiency
• Participate purchasing Business Process Owner meetings

Business Support – Data Factory team

• Support Data Factory team with other activities, e.g. specification creation, update, maintenance as well as other support in the Johor R&D facility.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for: 

Essential skills for the role are:

• PC literate in MS applications e.g. Microsoft Excel
• Capable of working well under pressure
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Strongly desirable:

• Experienced with SAP

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form 

• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 

• During the application process, you'll be asked to attend at least one interview at our Johor office. 

Would you like to join a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?