Operational Network Planner, Arla - Leeds

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Location: Leeds, GB

Working 37.5 hours Sunday – Thursday working

Do you want to shape the daily flow of fresh milk across the UK network while driving planning excellence and continuous improvement?

How You Will Make an Impact

As an Operational Network Planner, you will plan and coordinate fresh milk movements across the UK network and provide support and holiday cover for Milk and Yogurt categories within Supply Chain Planning. You’ll lead planning initiatives, optimise processes, and work cross-functionally to ensure integrated plans and smooth daily execution.

• Plan and coordinate fresh milk supply across the UK network, ensuring service, cost and quality targets
• Lead implementation of planning initiatives aligned with organisational goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated resource allocation plans
• Resolve daily planning issues using independent judgment and innovative solutions
• Provide guidance and support to less-experienced team members
• Engage stakeholders at multiple levels to communicate plans and gain buy-in

This role sits within Supply Chain Planning, reporting to the Planning Manager MY UK South. The base location can be Leeds (North) or Aylesbury (South) and requires frequent travel (minimum once per month) to maintain strong working relationships.

What Will Make You Successful

You will be proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience in SharePoint and Power BI as an advantage. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and solid stakeholder management capabilities, along with knowledge of change management models and theory.

You bring experience in planning within demanding operational environments.

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank holidays
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• People agenda commitment to training and development (internal & external )
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Most importantly – cheese hamper at Christmas

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household‑favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Would You Like to Join Us?

If you’re ready to optimise our UK milk network and drive planning excellence, please apply as soon as possible as we review applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please contact Oliver Hickson-Burr Talent Partner

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high‑quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We\’re passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.