Transport Planner, Arla - Gdansk

How you will make an impact

As a Transport Planner at Arla’s ETCC in Gdańsk, you’ll be responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing transport across our European network. Collaborating with internal teams, carriers, and stakeholders, you’ll ensure smooth daily operations, meet service targets, and drive cost-efficient solutions. Your problem-solving skills and attention to detail will be key to improving performance and maintaining flow.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop loading and delivery schedules to ensure timely product collection and delivery.
• Plan and execute vehicle loads while optimizing routes and fill efficiency, invoice control.
• Coordinate with Arla’s carrier network to facilitate smooth transport operations.
• Monitor and analyze carrier performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards in transport activities.

This position sits within the European Transport Control Center, providing key support for Arla’s transport operations across multiple sites. It is a permanent role within the organization.

What will make you successful

We're seeking a candidate with solid experience in transport operations and logistics planning, ideally within a European control tower setup. Proficiency in transport management systems like SAP TM is essential, and knowledge of UK-related customs processes is a plus

Key qualifications & Skills:

• 3–5 years’ experience in transport planning, scheduling, freight settlement, and invoice control.
• Strong knowledge of European geography and carrier management.
• Proficiency in SAP TM or similar TMS.
• Fluent English (additional language is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Personal qualities for success:

• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
• Confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
• Proactive and service-minded, with the ability to foster strong relationships.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and success of a dynamic transport operation. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

What do we offer?

• This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and success of a dynamic transport operation. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!
• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position.
• Financial support of your education.
• Medical care & life insurance.
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code.
• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam.
• Relocation allowance.
• Referral program for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc.).
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups).

… while in the office you can also use some of below:

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks).
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing.

 Would you like to join us?

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

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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