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Operational Network Planner (maternity cover)

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Sales Operations

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In short

Arla is looking for an Operational Network Planner for a 12-month maternity cover role in Rødkærsbro, Denmark. This position involves optimizing supply chain performance, managing inventory, and reducing waste through data-driven decisions and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and experience in supply chain planning.

Responsibilities

  • Optimizing supply chain performance through root cause analysis and data-driven decisions.
  • Monitoring relevant KPIs and implementing corrective actions to achieve targets.
  • Conducting scenario planning to mitigate availability risks, reduce waste, and assess the impact of demand fluctuations on finished goods.
  • Escalating unresolved short-term imbalances to global or local S&OE executive forums and key stakeholders.
  • Leading proactive dialogue between Supply Chain and Commercial teams to solve complex issues.
  • Identifying and contributing to optimization initiatives from an end-to-end perspective.

Requirements

  • Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree within Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business or a related field.
  • Experience within supply chain planning, logistics or manufacturing, preferably working within S&OE or short-term planning horizons.
  • Comfortable analysing data and using insights to support operational decisions.
  • Clear and confident communication with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
  • Curious, proactive and motivated by continuous improvement and optimisation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Passionate about supply chain planning within an End-2-End perspective.
  • Motivated by making operational decisions that create value across the entire value chain.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment where customer focus, stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making go hand in hand.
  • Motivated by change and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of ways of working and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a central planning function with a broad network of stakeholders.
  • Responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on operational decision-making.
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Join a highly engaged planning team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are integral.
  • Focus on employee wellbeing, safety and creating a positive working environment.
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Company

Arla

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Temporary

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Rødkærsbro, Denmark

Viby, Denmark

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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