Global Planning Specialist

Do you have a mind for numbers and a taste for panning? Want to join one of the UKs largest FMCG businesses? Keen to develop your skillset in a business that cares about your development?If yes, then we may have the opportunity for you...

Arla Foods UK are hiring a Global Planning Specialist working hybrid from our Leeds head office. As part of the Global Planning department, you will join a team of dedicated and professional colleagues in Denmark, Germany, Sweden and UK. This job will give you the opportunity to develop your skills both on a personal and professional level.

Your role is crucial to the success of our sites

You will be the coordinating link between our sales and production units and your major objective will be to follow up on plans for both areas. As part of a team you will be a key support for the Master Production Planning of dairies in the UK, balancing available milk and capacity with the demand. You will play a decisive role ensuring that we apply and use our milk and capacities optimally from a global perspective.

• Support in documentation forPlant Review Meetings at sites and other relevant meetings with stakeholders
• Lead on sales follow up, forecast deviation and plan adherence and site utilization analysis
• Prepare material and analysis for the monthly Sales & Operation Planning process
• Contribute in executing and anchoring the S&OE process
• Support the creation of production plans for site(s)
• Follow up on forecasts and production compliance and thereby identify imbalances between supply and demand
• Establish and maintain planning principles and master data in SAP/APO
• Have close collaboration with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization and gain a unique insight into Arla Foods business across units and functions
• Challenge processes and practices by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

Proactive candidate with strong analytical and communication skills

• You will have strong experience within a Supply Chain and Production setting.
• We are looking for someone with strong experience in Excel and BI tools, with solid understanding of different supply chain activities, processes and tools.
• We are looking for someone comfortable with numbers and who has the ability to communicate with stakeholders across a matrix organization.
• In your approach, you are positive, goal-oriented and thrive on working autonomously.
• You are able to retain a customer and service-oriented approach and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. You are proactive, able to remain calm under pressure and you use your analytical skills when solving problems.

Application and contact

If you have any questions please reach out to Patrick Kilbride. Applications need to be made via the link only CVs sent in this way will be accepted. The closing date for this role is the 17th September.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit speculative CVs on behalf of candidates, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and will be accepted as a gift. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call itStronger People Stronger Planetand it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?