Component Planner - Optimize Packaging & Ingredient Flows

Arla Foods; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Component Planner in Solna to manage packaging and ingredient orders, ensuring consistent availability and driving process improvements. You will work closely with procurement, dairies, and product management to optimize supply and reduce waste.

The role emphasizes data-backed planning, scenario analysis, and collaboration across sites to standardize processes and empower teams. English and Swedish language skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Openness to feedback and a proactive approach to learning and development.
• A keen interest in supply chain, operations, or planning.
• Language skills in both English and Swedish.
• A relevant academic background.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely orders and actively manage deliveries of components from both external and internal suppliers to ensure consistent availability.
• Review supplier confirmations and handle invoices in case of deviations.
• Review daily production progress and handle escalations with the Site Scheduler; resolve short-term component risks on a daily or ad hoc basis.
• Monitor daily inventory availability; manage replenishment strategy and parameters based on inventory policies and targets.
• Conduct scenario planning to mitigate availability risks, reduce waste, and assess the impact of finished goods demand fluctuations.
• Create master data for new components and secure high-quality master data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Supply chain interest

English & Swedish

Education

Relevant academic background

Job description

Arla Foods is seeking a Component Planner in Solna to manage packaging and ingredient orders, ensuring consistent availability and driving process improvements. You will work closely with procurement, dairies, and product management to optimize supply and reduce waste.

The role emphasizes data-backed planning, scenario analysis, and collaboration across sites to standardize processes and empower teams. English and Swedish language skills are required.