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Are you motivated by turning complex data into clear decisions that shape global demand planning? Do you want to manage the product planning process in a dynamic, cross-functional organization? Then seek the opportunity and join Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) Demand Planning team in Aarhus and play a key role in ensuring a reliable and robust demand plan that supports high-quality nutrition worldwide.

How you will make an impact

As a Senior Demand and Product Planner, you will take ownership of the product demand planning and act as a key link between demand data, systems, and business stakeholders. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, Supply Planning, and IT to ensure accurate forecasting and strong decision-making. In this 12-month maternity cover you will be part of the AFI Global planning organization within the Demand Planning team, where demand planning is closely integrated with Supply Planning, offering a unique opportunity to work end-to-end with the demand planning process.

In this role, you will

• Own and drive the product assortment implementation
• Lead monthly forecasting cycles and contribute to the demand process
• Develop scenario planning and analysis to assess demand volatility
• Monitor demand performance and drive continuous improvement on forecast KPIs
• Drive continuous improvements and take the role as key user for demand planning dashboard in Power BI
• Take the lead for product and process optimization projects
• Drive the product assortment related meetings and discussions to ensure the alignment across value chain
• Maintain and optimize demand planning master data in systems

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, you combine strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into clear business insights. You are comfortable working with complex datasets and systems while maintaining a clear focus on driving value for the business. At the same time, you collaborate effectively across functions and engage stakeholders with confidence to align perspectives and drive decisions.

Further, we imagine that you bring

• A relevant BSc or MSc degree within Supply Chain, Business, Economics, combined with 3+ years of experience in demand planning or commercial/customer analytics
• Strong experience with planning tools such as SAP IBP (or similar), as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis; experience with Power BI is required
• Solid knowledge of forecasting methods and statistics, and the ability to apply these in a business context
• A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to turn data into actionable insights and decision support
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the confidence to facilitate alignment and challenge stakeholders when needed
• The ability to bridge business needs and IT/system solutions, ensuring smooth integration between technical and commercial perspectives

What do we offer?

You will join a global organisation at the forefront of high-quality nutrition, where collaboration and continuous improvement are key.

In this role, you will gain

• Exposure to the full end-to-end demand planning process
• A cross-functional role with broad stakeholder interaction
• A chance to take ownership as a process driver within demand planning

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where learning and development are prioritised, and where your contributions will directly impact business performance

Would you like to join us?

If you are eager to work with data, drive insights, and take ownership of product assortment and demand planning in a global company, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and application as soon as possible, as we review applications on an ongoing basis.

For additional information, please contact Head of Demand Planning, Xin Zhou on [email protected]

About Arla Foods Ingredients

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is an independent company within the Arla Foods Group, consisting of over 2,000 colleagues globally. Our headquarter is located in Aarhus, Denmark. However, we have a global presence with subsidiaries and regional sales offices spanning South America, Asia, Europe, and Northern America.

We are the global leader in improving premium nutrition and our purpose is clear Together we discover and deliver powerful nutrition for a stronger tomorrow. Together with our customers, research partners, suppliers, NGO´s and others, we discover and deliver ingredients and products that can advance lifelong nutrition for the benefit of consumers around the world.

By joining us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shape your own development in a company that has achieved double-digit growth every year for a quarter of a century. While our factories may be packed with shiny steel vats, our labs look like something from the space program and our offices are awash in spreadsheets, we are a fundamentally human company with a genuine commitment to sustainability.

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