R&D Excellence Specialist

What you’ll do: You help R&D work smarter through better processes, reliable data and practical solutions. You are independent, connected and hands-on. Employee & Leadership Support Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for R&D employees. Support selected R&D Leadership Team activities and events. Data, Reporting & Planning Own and improve the resource-planning and time-writing database. Ensure accurate, complete and timely data and monthly reporting. Maintain and improve reporting databases, dashboards and knowledge-management tools. Business Operations Support key R&D processes, including CER requests, CBM controls and purchase orders. Keep processes, templates and work instructions up to date and easy to find. Knowledge & Digital Tools Support Knowledge Management initiatives across R&D. Help colleagues make effective use of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, Accolade and Copilot. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve ways of working. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s/HBO degree or equivalent experience; background in business operations, PMO, portfolio management or a support function is a plus. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership. Strong data-quality mindset and interest in reporting and analytics. Confident working independently and coordinating multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong Microsoft 365 skills; interest in SharePoint, Power BI, Accolade, Copilot and workflow automation. Experience in an R&D or technical environment is a plus. Dashboard/reporting experience is welcome but can be developed in the role. Your application at JDE Peet's If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process. Our DE&I Statement At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law. Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. Who we are? We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at . What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s? We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! Find out more at