Manager - Supply Chain Network Planning, Milk/Yoghurt SE - Jönköping and Kallhäll

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.

At Arla, we value professional development and promote from within.  Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you will 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?

If you're ready to lead innovation and shape the industry, seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible, as we will process applications continuously and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found. Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

For additional information, please email Benjamin Peloquin, Senior Manager - Supply Chain Planning SE: [email protected]. Due to the summer holiday period, feedback in the process may be delayed.

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.