Do you want to shape the future of dairy planning in Sweden? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and customer centricity? Join Arla’s dynamic Supply Chain Planning team and lead transformational change across our Milk & Yoghurt (MY) value chain. This position is based in Solna, Sweden and you report to the Director, Supply Chain Planning MY Local.
How you will make an impact
As Senior Manager SC Planning MY SE, you will lead and develop a high-performing planning team focused on delivering exceptional service and cost efficiency. You will:
- Drive the service and waste dialogue in the Swedish market in close collaboration with Demand Planning.
- Lead the short-term execution (0–8 weeks) of operational supply chain planning across MY SE sites.
- Drive strategic change management initiatives within the supply chain planning landscape.
- Collaborate with tactical planning teams and Supply Chain to ensure optimal inventory and distribution.
- Implement and embed new planning solutions aligned with the E2E Planning Program.
- Represent Sweden in the global MY SC Planning Leadership Team, sharing best practices across markets.
What will make you successful
We are seeking a passionate leader with a holistic view and dedicated people management skills, strong technical knowledge within FMCG, and a proven track record in planning or wider supply chain. The ideal candidate will have experience leading transformational change within a global matrix organisation, focusing on customer centricity, cost optimisation, and digitalisation.
You should possess knowledge of future planning opportunities within supply chain planning, be a strong decision-maker who combines analytical approaches with decisive action, and have the ability to act strategically while being a team player.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to engage and inspire on a common agenda and interact effectively with other departments, employees, and external vendors and carriers.
This role will require some travel to our sites in the SE supply chain
What we offer
We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll 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.
Would you like to join us?
Apply using the official recruitment process at Arla. For more information about the role in the meantime please reach out to Director SC Planning, Stine Flening (stfle@arlafoods.com)
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
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