Global Milk Planner, Arla - Leeds at Arla Foods

Description

• Do you have a mind for numbers and a knack for optimising resources - and want to balance milk supply, demand and capacity in a truly global team?
• You’ll sit at the heart of our milk planning engine - translating intake and demand into executable plans, coordinating stakeholders and driving decisions through our S&OP process.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Based at our Leeds HQ, you will join Arla’s Global Milk Planning team and collaborate closely with colleagues across the UK, Central Europe and Denmark. You’ll forecast milk supply, match it optimally to demand and processing capacity, and act as the coordinating link between production planners, milk collection and logistics, and other key stakeholders—preparing analysis and materials that power our monthly S&OP.
• Forecast milk supply and maintain accurate, timely inputs to planning horizons
• Optimise the match of supply, demand and site capacities to maximise value and service
• Coordinate with production planners and milk collection/distribution logistics to align execution
• Prepare materials and analysis for the monthly S&OP/IBP process to support decisions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and ensure clear, data-led communication

This role offers close collaboration with leaders and teams at all levels and unique insight across Arla’s end-to-end business. Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

What Will Make You Successful

• You will be educated to degree level in Supply Chain/Logistics, Economics or a STEM subject (or bring equivalent experience), be highly numerate with strong analytical skills, and bring advanced Excel and solid IT capability. You will be comfortable working in a global matrix, partnering cross-functionally and internationally, and communicating clearly in written and spoken English.
• Ideally, you will have experience in forecasting, planning or logistics and a good understanding of supply chain activities. Personally, you are positive, goal‑oriented and proactive, retain a strong service mindset and stakeholder management skills, and stay calm under pressure—turning complexity into clear, executable plans. We work closely together and promise you a steep learning curve, with colleagues around you to cheer, support and challenge you every day.