Global Planner - Viby J

Do you have a mind for numbers, a strong focus on optimal utilization of resources, and want to work within a global team? If yes, then consider applying to join our Milk Planning team in a job which balances Arla’s milk supply, demand and capacities globally.

“You will have great opportunities to deliver results that have significant positive effect on the business and influence the work of many of your colleagues” says Director Michael Vinther.

How you will make an impact

Based at our Headquarter in Viby, you will have close collaboration with internal stakeholders at all levels, and gain a unique insight into Arla Foods’ business across units and functions. Here, you will initially be responsible for the Milk Balancing of dairies in Sweden, balancing available milk and capacity with the demand. You will play a decisive role ensuring that we apply and use our milk and capacities optimally from a global perspective. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Forecasting milk supply, working in close collaboration with our agriculture team in Sweden
• Managing the Swedish milk pools, matching milk supply, demand and capacity in an optimal way
• Acting as the coordinating link between production planners, Arla’s milk collection and distribution logistics function and other key stakeholders
• Prepare material and analysis for the monthly Sales & Operation Planning process
• Take active part in optimizing our planning overview in Power BI.

What will make you successful

In your approach you are positive, goal oriented and thrive working in a global team. We are looking for a new colleague who contributes to a team with energy and enthusiasm. Further, you work proactively and possess strong analytical skills when solving problems.

Your natural flair for IT positively contributes to optimizing our ways of working together with a solid understanding of different supply chain activities, processes and tools. You are able to retain a service oriented approach and show excellent stakeholder management skills, whilst remaining calm under pressure. Further, you will ideally:

• Hold a master degree either within Economics, Supply Chain Management or similar education, and have preferably been working with planning and logistics for a few years
• Possess strong IT skills, with an emphasis on Excel and Power BI tools
• Be comfortable working within a matrix organization, both cross functionally and globally
• You are a skillful communicator with good written and verbal English skills.

Would you like to join us?  

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. For additional information, please call,  Planning Director, Global Milk Planning, Michael Vinther, +45 91 31 60 57.

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. 

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