Manager - Supply Chain Network Planning, Milk/Yoghurt SE - Jönköping and Kallhäll

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Good and competitive working conditions

Job summary

Arla Foods A.m.b.a is seeking a leader for the Operational Supply Chain Planning Team to make a significant impact across various sites in Sweden. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring effective communication within the organization.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in supply chain management, is a natural leader, and is fluent in English and Swedish. Join us and grow within a dynamic environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in people or project management.
• Fluency in English & Swedish, spoken & written.
• Proven experience leading transformational change in a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Operational Supply Chain Planning Team across 3 sites.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance production optimization and inventory control.
• Drive strategic change management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Management, Production, Engineering, Maintenance or Logistics

Job description

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of supply chain management at Arla? Join us to make a significant impact on our operational supply chain planning and drive strategic change across the organization. This position is primarily based at our Jönköping site.

How you will make an impact

In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing Operational Supply Chain Planning Team across 3 sites, ensuring exceptional service delivery and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across Arla to enhance production optimization, inventory control, and distribution. Additionally, your daily responsibilities will include

• Lead and coach 5 direct reports across 3 locations (Jönköping, Kallhäll & Solna) to foster a culture of safety, service, and cost efficiency
• Recruitment of new staff
• Facilitate the construction of a new planning environment & define best practice in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Drive strategic change management initiatives
• Implement cost-saving initiatives & drive continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Global Planning, Production & Logistics
• Collaborate closely and share best practice with peers within the Global MY SC planning & production site Leadership Team(s)
• Drive the service & waste dialogue in the SE Market in strong collaboration with Demand Planning / Commercial
• Ensure effective communication and inspire the organization with business acumen
• Implement & anchor new roles & process with potentially local adaptations
• Report directly to the Senior Manager - Supply Chain Planning MY SE, contributing to strategic planning and execution

What will make you successful

We are seeking a natural leader with a strong background in supply chain management and/or experience in the FMCG industry within Europe. Experience in the dairy industry is an advantage. Furthermore, you have;

• 3+ years of experience in people or project management and leading through others
• Strong educational background at bachelor’s level or higher in supply chain, management, production, engineering, maintenance or logistics
• Fluent in English & Swedish, spoken & written
• Proven experience leading transformational change within a global matrix organization
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with senior leadership effectively

On a personal level, you

• Identify & communicate the tools you need to succeed
• Both lead & follow
• Do not micromanage
• Value work/life balance
• Use your own & other’s time wisely
• Are organized

What do we offer?

In this role you will get the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the End-to-End Planning journey and opportunities for professional growth and development.

At Arla, we value professional development and promote from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you will join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition to that, safety and working environment are our top priorities, which is why we, among other things, conduct random drug and alcohol tests.