Professional Tactical Network Planner (temporary position) - Viby J

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 850,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods A.m.b.a. is seeking a Global Planner to coordinate planning between sales and production across sites, ensuring Master Production Planning balances capacity with demand. You will lead Plant Review Meetings, prepare S&OP materials, and drive cross-functional improvements.

The role requires a degree in Economics or Supply Chain Management, advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency, and strong English communication. It is based in Aarhus, with collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools understanding for planning and analysis.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between sales and production units to follow up on plans.
• Own Master Production Planning for at least one complex site and balance capacity with demand.
• Prepare material and analysis for monthly Sales & Operations Planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communicator

Education

Degree in Economics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Do you have a mind for numbers and a taste for optimal utilization of capacity, milk and resources? And also enjoy stakeholder management? If yes, join the Global Planning department in a job where your efforts will indeed influence the results.

“In this role you will be the coordinating link between our sales and production units and one of your primary objectives will be to follow up on plans for both areas. You will be responsible for the Master Production Planning of minimum one complex site, balancing capacity with the demand. This job will give you the opportunity to develop your skills both on a personal and professional level. We are looking for at talented and skilled Global Planner”, says Planning Director, Global Planning BSM/POW, Maja Bennett Biltoft.

The department is based in our head office in Viby J, Aarhus, but you will work closely with people from many different countries.

How you will make an impact

I this role you will play a decisive role ensuring that we apply and use our milk and capacities optimally from a global perspective. You will be responsible for follow up on forecasts and production compliance and thereby identify imbalances between supply and demand. Furthermore, you will

• Have close collaboration with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization and gain a unique insight into Arla Foods’ business across units and functions
• Challenge processes and practices by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead and facilitate Plant Review Meetings at sites and other relevant meetings with stakeholders
• Prepare material and analysis for the monthly Sales & Operation Planning process
• Optimize and move production across sites in different countries to fulfil all demand
• Facilitate E2E discussions across other planning functions to secure overall Arla value creation as top priority
• Lead cross functional projects and take lead on knowledge sharing and provide training.

What will make you successful

In your approach, you are positive, proactive, and curious. You are motivated by achieving your goals both independently and in close collaboration with others. You have an eye for the detail and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. You are able to remain calm under pressure and you use your analytical skills when solving problems. As you will depend on a variety of stakeholders you will need to master executing through others in a matrix organization.

In addition to the behavioral competencies

• You hold a degree either within Economics or Supply Chain Management, and maybe you have been working with planning or logistics for a few years.
• You are an advanced user of Excel and BI tools, with solid understanding of the supply chain activities, processes and tools.
• You are a skillful communicator with good written and verbal English skills.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.