Strategic Planner, Global Dairy Network

Arla Foods; Denmark; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods, a global dairy cooperative, seeks a numbers-driven Planner to join Global Planning in Aarhus. You will act as the coordinating link between commercial and production sites, managing Master Production Planning and balancing milk, capacity, and demand from a global perspective.

You will lead monthly S&OP, plant reviews, and cross-functional discussions, ensuring optimal network utilization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Master Production Planning for multiple sites, balancing milk, capacity and demand.
• Prepare material and analysis for monthly S&OP with scenario planning; monitor forecasts and stock levels.
• Lead and facilitate Plant Review Meetings with stakeholders across sites.
• Monitor network performance and drive actions to optimize capacity utilization and meet demand.
• Facilitate cross-functional E2E discussions to maximize Arla value creation.
• Establish planning principles and parameters to frame the value chain; identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in logistics or supply chain

Tools

IBP

SAP

APO

BW

Job description

Arla Foods, a global dairy cooperative, seeks a numbers-driven Planner to join Global Planning in Aarhus. You will act as the coordinating link between commercial and production sites, managing Master Production Planning and balancing milk, capacity, and demand from a global perspective.

You will lead monthly S&OP, plant reviews, and cross-functional discussions, ensuring optimal network utilization and continuous improvement.