At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

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 – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Logistics Specialist who will be joining our Greek business.

Reporting to Logistics Manager South Central Europe, you will be based in Athens and responsible to undertake tasks such as:

• Ensuring the accuracy of Warehousing & Distribution data: volumes, costs, accrual vs invoice, and KPI management

• Cost control of Warehousing and Distribution activities: budgeting, in-depth analysis of cost development, monitoring of relevant cost drivers incl. payment terms

• Acting as point of contact with 3PLs to manage inbound & outbound operational issues.

• Execute optimization projects together with 3PLs

• Inventory management to maximize stock reliability with minimized cost (daily reconciliation analysis)

• Pallet management for CHEP & white movements

• Monitoring and improving performance and costs

• Maintaining daily, weekly and monthly statistics, including Supply Chain cost KPIs

• Generating ad hoc reports and analyses of various qualitative and quantitative data / KPIs

• Liaising with key customers and suppliers to maximize efficiency and optimize cost-to-serve

• Checking quality and coordinating issues with manufacturers

• Delivering to internal and external customers according to the demand plan (quality / time / cost); implementing central & external best practices (pooling, transport optimization etc.)

• Tertiary degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Maritime Economics etc; relative MSc will be considered a plus

• 3 years of professional experience in logistics or transport

• Prior knowledge of retail / FMCG markets will be considered a further asset

• Knowledge of relevant SAP modules; understanding of EDI / WMS

• Understanding the Warehouse and Distribution process and able to identify and implement continuous improvements

• Fluency in English and Greek (written and spoken)

• Advanced analytical and numerical skills

• Solid communication skills; influencing without authority

• Sense of discipline; ability to follow due process, combined with a continuous improvement approach

• Proven track record of successfully balancing conflicting priorities and working under tight deadlines

• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and positive approach

What we can offer

• The opportunity to join a highly successful global, yet local, coffee company at an exciting time of steep business growth. 
• A strong focus on developing our team members through a series of on the job challenges, coaching and training, with the support of state-of-the-art tools and technologies.
• A highly competitive Compensation & Benefits package.

Join us!