Arla Foods is a global dairy cooperative and a leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better through natural, sustainable nourishment.
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.
Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. Safety and working environment are top priorities.
For more information or to apply, please visit the original posting. For additional information, contact Benjamin Peloquin, Senior Manager - Supply Chain Planning SE, at BENPE@arlafoods.com. Please note applications or CVs sent via email or direct message will not be accepted.
