Global Planning Lead: Tactical Network & S&OP

Arla Foods; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a global planning professional to join the Aarhus-based team. You will coordinate between commercial and production sites on tactical and strategic planning, balancing milk and capacity with demand while shaping Master Production Planning across multiple sites.

You will apply S&OP knowledge, scenario planning, and IBP/SAP/APO/BW planning systems, collaborating with colleagues in Sweden, Germany and the UK to optimise the value chain.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain or similar.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Systematic and analytical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material and analysis for the monthly Sales & Operation Planning process including scenario planning.
• Lead and facilitate Plant Review Meetings at sites and other relevant meetings with stakeholders.
• Monitor Network performance and drive corrective actions to optimize utilization of network capacities and to fulfil demand.
• Facilitate end-to-end discussions across planning functions to secure Arla value creation as top priority.
• Establish and maintain planning principles and planning parameters to set the overall frame for the value chain.
• Be involved in cross-functional projects and challenge processes and practices, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain or similar

Tools

IBP/SAP/APO/BW

Job description

Arla Foods is seeking a global planning professional to join the Aarhus-based team. You will coordinate between commercial and production sites on tactical and strategic planning, balancing milk and capacity with demand while shaping Master Production Planning across multiple sites.

You will apply S&OP knowledge, scenario planning, and IBP/SAP/APO/BW planning systems, collaborating with colleagues in Sweden, Germany and the UK to optimise the value chain.