Junior Transport Planner - Gdańsk

Our team is a strategic function within Logistics Centre of Excellence, focused on defining best practices, driving operational excellence in transportation area. We are working within Transportation across Arla core European markets. In this role, together with your colleagues in the ETCC, you will be responsible for day-to-day order management, transport planning, scheduling, coordination of loads for all modes of transportation, optimisation and freight settlement for multiple sites across the Arla network.

In this role, you will work closely with the rest of  ETCC team, internal customers and carriers to ensure transport plans are achievable, cost effective and deliver a premium service. Same time working closely with KPIs and taking responsibility to deliver company targets. If you’re a positive, open minded highly organised, proactive individual with a great eye for detail, this role will suit you perfectly.

How you will make an impact

As Transportation planner, you will add value by handling day-to-day transportation operation. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• produce loading and delivery schedules to ensure effective on time delivery and collection of product, solve un-planned transport events,


• responsible for planning and execution of optimized vehicle loads,


• assisting in organising all aspects of the transport operation utilising SAP TM,


• liaise and work with Arla’s network of carriers in the planning and execution of day-to day operations,


• provide the communication link between the ETCC’s customers and carriers,


• assist in the compilation of weekly/monthly reporting packs enabling identification of areas of focus/opportunity,


• monitor carrier performance on daily basis, identify non-conformance and implement improvements to the process,


• work closely with key contacts within area of responsibility to maintain plan adherence and escalate if necessary to operational manager where appropriate,


• create peak transport plans, ensuring capacity and cost efficiency is assured for area of responsibility,


• ensure the delivery of a daily/weekly transport plans that meets both the needs of target service levels,  standards, operational efficiency and cost,


• propose and implement robotizations


• identify, monitor and implement resolution to issues and claims,


• adherence to Arla Foods’ Health & Safety standards, policies and legislation,


• support master data setup and maintenance

What will make you successful

You have min 1 year experience working within the transport office (ideally end to end experience from order capture – invoicing and freight settlement), additionally we expect:

• Very good English language skills


• Knowledge of Danish or German – nice to have, language enhancement course possible


• Good European geographical knowledge


• Positive, open minded approach


• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills


• Ability to maintain a level-headed approach even when working under pressure


• Able to work equally well as part of a team or autonomously


• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal & listening


• Positively able to demonstrate building relationships


• Motivated, positive attitude and service minded


• Assertive and confident in making decisions


• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices


• Experience in the usage of transport management systems (preferably SAP TM) is benefit

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

What do we offer?

Global Shared Services is truly a global setup. As such, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with business areas across cultures and borders. You can bring your knowledge and understanding into the mix to break new ground with Customer Service in Global Shared Services.

What do we offer?

• International operating environment  


• Medical care & life insurance  


• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc. 


• Scandinavian working style & no dress code 


• Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs


• Financial support of your education  


• Relocation package 


• Referral program for employees 


• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. ) 


• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups) 


• Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs


• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days) 


• Fully paid 30 min. break  

… while in the office you can also use some of below:  

Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks) 

Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots 

Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing 

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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