SC Planning Manager - Esbjerg

SC Planning Manager, Esbjerg

Do you want to create sustainable planning for the future of dairy? Do you have the strategic vision and customer-centric focus to deliver transformational change within our organization? Then come join us!

Supply Chain Planning is on an exciting journey, where we are transforming the way we plan across the value chain – with an ambition to improve customer centricity and operational excellence.

”Come and join us if you want to be a part of a dynamic team and collaborate closely with various departments, including production, logistics, and sales, to ensure efficient and cost-effective management of our supply chain network” says Ante Pusic, Director Supply Chain Planning Global MY.

How you will make an impact

As our new Operational Network Planning Manager, you'll be pivotal in maintain high baseline levels and continuously develop and optimize a sustainable planning organization to ensuring customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.

You will be part of the newly established leadership team and be vital for our transformational journey, leveraging the organization and digitalization as driving forces whilst enabling cost-efficient operations - all for the future of Arla.

You will be leading a team of Operational Network Planners, Site Schedulers, and Component Availability Planners located at Esbjerg Dairy and head office in Aarhus, with a specific focus on Esbjerg.

Your task will include:

• Take leadership in developing, driving, anchoring, and role modeling a Performance, Service, Cost culture while fostering the value creation mindset and enabling delivery on sustainability, digital, and continuous improvement agendas.
• Lead, coach, empower and develop the team and organization based on Good Values, Good Leadership Behaviors, and Good Growth DNA according to our annual people processes, while also ensuring team collaboration and a sense of belonging even though team members are placed at different sites.
• Lead and build a healthy supply chain planning organization that enhances cost competitiveness and performance management in the operational horizon, to provide excellent service to customers - from farm to fork.
• Set the direction, implement and embed new solutions to enable the realization of the E2E Planning Program.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior SC Planning Manager MY DK and tactical supply planning teams and share best practices with peers across Europe.

What will make you successful

We expect that you are an engaging and passionate leader with a strong holistic view and people management skills. You may have management experience from site, production or supply chain planning. Ideally, you have experience in leading transformational changes with a focus on customer centricity, cost optimization and digitalization.
 

In addition, we hope you have:

• Knowledge of the future of planning opportunities within commercial and supply chain planning.
• A strong ability to act smartly and strategically while being a team player willing to roll up your sleeves.
• Strong communication skills to encourage and inspire our common agenda combined with interpersonal and influencing skills to engage and interact with key stakeholders.

Would you like to join us?

If you are ready to shape the future of the dairy industry, apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Ante Pusic at +49 15254647864. We will process applications on a continuous basis, so apply as soon as possible.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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