Supply Planner Europe

AAK; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career development

Mentorship

Sustainability focus

Job summary

AAK, a world-leading producer of plant-based oils, is seeking a Supply Planner to join the European Supply Planning Team. The role is based at one of our sites (Hull, Malmo, Karlshamn, or Aarhus) and combines supply chain analytics, network optimisation and AI-enabled planning.

You will develop capacity reporting, analyse supply and inventory, build end-to-end value chain models and lead improvement projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, production planning, or a related role, preferably multi-site or international.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience analysing complex data and developing optimization and scenario models for capacity, inventory, performance, and decisions.
• Proven project management experience, including leading or contributing to cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau; experience with advanced analytics, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
• Interest in digitalization, automation, and AI in supply chain planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions and levels.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop capacity reporting across European sites, providing insights into asset utilisation, constraints, and network optimisation.
• Analyse supply, demand, capacity, and inventory to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop end-to-end value chain models integrating operational and cost considerations for tactical and strategic decisions.
• Drive supply planning projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the European network.
• Build data, processes, and analytics foundations to enable AI-driven planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and others to align decisions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Project management

Excel

Tableau

Python

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Locations

This position is based one of the locations: Malmo, Karlshamn, Hull or Aarhus.

About The Role

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain optimization? We are looking for a proactive and data-driven Supply Planner to join our European Supply Planning Team.

This is more than a traditional Supply Planning role, combining supply chain analytics, network optimisation, and the development of digital and AI-enabled planning capabilities. You will strengthen European planning through capacity reporting and analysis, inventory management, footprint optimisation, and end-to-end value chain modelling to support tactical and strategic decision-making, while building the data foundations and processes needed to enable AI-driven supply chain planning.

As part of the Central European Supply Chain organisation, you will collaborate with Supply Chain teams across Europe and cross-functional partners in Go-to-Market, Sourcing & Trading, Finance, and Operations.

This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about data, continuous improvement, and advancing supply chain planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop capacity reporting across European sites, providing insights into asset utilisation, constraints, and network optimisation.
• Analyse supply, demand, capacity, and inventory to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Develop end-to-end value chain models, integrating operational and cost considerations to support tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Drive supply planning projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the European network.
• Build the data, process, and analytical foundations required to enable AI-driven supply chain planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to align planning decisions and drive improvements.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, production planning, or a related role, preferably in a multi-site or international environment.
• Advanced analytical skills, with experience analysing complex data and developing optimization and scenario models to support capacity, inventory, performance, and supply chain decisions.
• Proven project management experience, including leading or contributing to cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau; experience with advanced analytics, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
• A strong interest in digitalization, automation, and the application of AI to supply chain planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent in English.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.