Supply Chain Network Planning Manager - Esbjerg

Arla Foods; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods seeks a Supply Chain Network Planning Manager to lead a multi-site planning team in Esbjerg and Aarhus, driving sustainable planning, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will shape E2E planning, foster digitalization, and partner with site leadership to implement best practices across Europe.

You will manage Operational Network Planners, Site Schedulers and Component Availability Planners, guiding a performance culture and delivering value through strategic actions and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to drive transformation in supply chain planning.
• Strong communication across production, logistics and sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Operational Network Planners, Site Schedulers and Component Availability Planners.
• Drive a healthy, cost-efficient E2E planning program and performance culture.
• Collaborate with Esbjerg Site Management and DK planning teams to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Do you want to create sustainable planning for the future of dairy? Do you have the strategic vision and customer-centric focus to deliver transformational change within our organization? Then come join us!

Supply Chain Planning is on an exciting journey, where we are transforming the way we plan across the value chain - with an ambition to improve customer centricity and operational excellence.

"Come and join us if you want to be a part of a dynamic team and collaborate closely with various departments, including production, logistics, and sales, to ensure efficient and cost-effective management of our supply chain network" says Ante Pusic, Director Supply Chain Planning Global MY.

How you will make an impact?

As our new Supply Chain Network Planning Manager, you'll be pivotal in maintain high baseline levels and continuously develop and optimize a sustainable planning organization to ensuring customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.

You will be part of the leadership team and be vital for our transformational journey, leveraging the organization and digitalization as driving forces whilst enabling cost-efficient operations - all for the future of Arla.

You will be leading a team of Operational Network Planners, Site Schedulers, and Component Availability Planners located at Esbjerg Dairy and head office in Aarhus, with a specific focus on Esbjerg.

Your task will include

• Take leadership in developing, driving, anchoring, and role modeling a Performance, Service, Cost culture while fostering the value creation mindset and enabling delivery on sustainability, digital, and continuous improvement agendas.
• Lead, coach, empower and develop the team and organization based on Good Values, Good Leadership Behaviors, and Good Growth DNA according to our annual people processes, while also ensuring team collaboration and a sense of belonging even though team members are placed at different sites.
• Lead and build a healthy supply chain planning organization that enhances cost competitiveness and performance management in the operational horizon, to provide excellent service to customers.
• Set the direction, implement and embed new solutions to enable the realization of the E2E Planning Program.
• Collaborate closely with the Esbjerg Site Management Team and Senior SC Planning Manager MY DK and tactical supply planning teams and share best practices with peers across Europe.

What will make you successful?

We expect that you are an engaging and passionate leader with a strong holistic view and people management skills. You have strong communication skills and thrive when collaborating across functions and aligning different perspectives with stakeholders.

You may have management experience from site, production or supply chain planning. Ideally, you have experience in leading transformational changes with a focus on customer centricity, cost optimization and digitalization.

To succeed in this role, you likely

• Can communicate complex topics clearly and confidently.
• Enjoy taking ownership and driving initiatives forward.
• Knowledge of the future of planning opportunities within commercial and supply chain planning.
• Use experience and knowledge about Planning to see opportunities and drive transformational actions.
• A strong ability to act smartly and strategically while being a team player willing to roll up your sleeves.

For more information about the role, please contact Stine Flening, Director Supply Chain Planning MY, at [e-mail] or at [phone] or Ante Pusic, Director, Supply Chain Planning MY Global/CE at [e-mail] or at [phone].

Please note that Ante will be away for holiday weeks 32, 33 and 34.

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 natural, sustainable 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.

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