At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS NZ we can offer you the opportunity to join a highly successful global, yet local, coffee company at an exciting time. We are privately owned with big ambitions. When we grow, you grow. If you have a thirst to be part of this journey you will be exposed to the full spectrum of your field of work. We value potential and create opportunities. We’ve also got the basics covered including an appealing remuneration package, coupled with a suite of health and wellbeing benefits.   
We are proud of our collaborative company culture and operate with a team of dedicated professional individuals who share the company strategy and vision. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity; whether that be gender, cultural or generational diversity enhances our workplaces. Please be advised that shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment medical and background screening including reference checks. 
 
If you fit the description apply online today, or contact Ali Barfoot, Talent Acquisition Manager ANZ on +61 2 9551 3423 if you have any questions. To learn more about what it’s 
like to work within JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS please click here: https://www.jacobsdouweegberts.com/careers/The-Associate-Experience/ or check us out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCEpVtyAAOVrSZ-iYvkOdA
 

As an expert in Tea (and Coffee), our Brew Master sets and maintains the standards for beverage quality and taste to ensure our blends, reputation and competitive advantage are at the highest levels.  As our Brew Master you will be the champion for Tea for and set the tone for Tea category ownership with your skill, passion and professionalism.

You will responsible for: 

• Instilling a passion for Tea and Coffee across the NZ/AUS business
• Establishing and maintaining a rigorous raw material approvals program
• Supporting Innovation and New Product Development with subject matter expertise and sensory skills
• Developing new recipes/blends 
• Monitoring quality and supply of Tea and Coffee commodities
• Providing Tea and Coffee expertise to support Sales & Marketing in a customer facing capacity (in person, media etc)
   

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and experience:

• Be a passionate foodie – a lover of taste sensation 
• Background in sensory evaluation 
• Be an inspired presenter, for audiences of all sizes and types
• Experience managing a supply chain, from point of purchase to production 
• QA and QC experience within a food / beverage capacity
• Strong commercial acumen 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed 
• Strong system skills (SAP and MS Office are preferred) 
• An upbeat positive attitude with a passion for all things tea and coffee!
   

What we can offer: 

• Intensive induction, training and support
• Full time permanent role where what you do will get noticed
• Fun and inclusive team  - report to our Coffee & Tea Manager ANZ 
• Global organisation with long history that we are proud of and a future we’re excited to be creating