Trainee in Transport Operations - Gdańsk

Arla Foods; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site parking

Private medical care

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Trainee for its European Transport Control Centre (ETCC) in Gdańsk as part of Global Shared Services. You will support daily transport planning, scheduling, and load coordination across sites, with SAP TM and strong Excel skills.

The role offers hybrid work and a path to develop in a transport planner position. You will learn in a collaborative, international environment with a focus on performance, reporting, and cost/efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to start a career in transport planning and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Help to produce loading and delivery schedules.
• Support in planning and execution of vehicle loads.
• Work with SAP TM for transport planning.
• Assist in the compilation of weekly/monthly reporting packs.
• Verify and process invoices.
• Track and report carrier performance daily.
• Adhere to Arla Foods’ Health & Safety standards.
• Support master data setup and maintenance.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

SAP TM

Job description

Do you have a passion for transport operations? Are you a leader and do you always succeed in value creation and increasing performance? Can your ideas contribute to our dynamic new control tower organisation? Join the team that drives transport forward!

As a Trainee you become a part of our Global Shared Services in Gdańsk. Here, you won’t find factory machines or farmers. Instead, you will join over 800 colleagues dedicated to supporting all of Arla with IT, HR, financial and procurement operations. Joining us, you will take part in our mission to make a real difference for colleagues near and far.

How you will make an impact

The European Transport Control Centre (ETCC) is responsible for aspects of transport management including, but not limited to load building, planning, optimisation, scheduling, execution, freight settlement, continual improvement and performance management. The ETCC plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth function of Arla’s intermediate transport network and thereby has a direct impact on Arla’s ability to serve its customer.

We search for an individual who will support colleagues in the ETCC in daily routines. Helping in transport planning, scheduling, coordination of loads for all modes of transportation, optimisation and freight settlement for multiple sites across the Arla network.

In this role, you will work closely with the ETCC team and have an opportunity to learn and develop in transport planner role.

Specifically, you will

• Help to produce loading and delivery schedules
• Support in planning and execution of vehicle loads
• Work utilising SAP TM
• Assist in the compilation of weekly/monthly reporting packs
• Verify and process invoices
• Track and report carrier performance on daily basis
• Adherence to Arla Foods’ Health & Safety standards, policies and legislation,
• Support master data setup and maintenance

What will make you successful

• Studying on just finished your studies and want to work in transport (full time)
• Excitement for Logistics
• Fluent English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Excel
• Positive, open-minded approach
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills
• Motivated, positive attitude and service minded
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

What do we offer?

• Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
• Scandinavian working style - flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility
• Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
• Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)
• Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets - you choose)
• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)
• Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)
• Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings
• Co-financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development
• Employee referral bonus program
• Brand-new modern office full of greenery and plants
• On-site parking
• Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

Read More About Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk.

As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

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.

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