Senior Transport Planner North Europe (European Transport Control Centre) - Gdańsk

Are you passionate about transport operations and finding smarter ways of working? Do you enjoy taking ownership of complex transport flows, solving operational challenges and turning improvement ideas into measurable results? Join Arla’s European Transport Control Centre (ETCC) and help us drive reliable, cost-efficient and increasingly automated transport operations.

You will join our European Transport Control Centre, where we centrally manage intercompany transport operations across Arla’s European network. In this role, you will combine ownership of daily transport operations with process improvement and automation, helping us ensure reliable service and cost-efficient transport flows.

How you will make an impact
As a Senior Transport Planner for North Europe, you will take ownership of daily transport operations within your area of responsibility. You will manage transport bookings and automated execution flows in TMS/SAP BN4L, ensure data quality and resolve exceptions outside defined automation rules. Working closely with ETCC colleagues, planners, production sites, warehouses, carriers and commercial stakeholders, you will ensure that transport plans meet service, capacity and cost requirements. You will also identify opportunities to improve and automate processes using standard system functionality and digital tools such as AI, RPA, Copilot and agents.

Specifically, you will

•    Own daily and weekly transport plans, bookings and execution, balancing service levels, operational efficiency and cost.
•    Monitor automated transport flows in TMS/SAP BN4L, resolve operational exceptions and support on-time departures.
•    Coordinate transport operations with sites, carriers and internal stakeholders, resolving unplanned events and escalating issues when needed.
•    Monitor service, cost, utilisation, carrier performance and data-quality KPIs, conducting root cause analyses and driving improvements.
•    Identify and implement opportunities for process standardisation and automation, including improvements to freight settlement, invoice validation and transport master data.

What will make you successful
•    Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in logistics or transport planning, including ownership of complex transport operations and improvement projects. 
•    Experience with transport planning and management systems, preferably SAP TM and SAP BN4L. 
•    Solid understanding of supply chain and transport processes, including their impact on service, cost and operational efficiency. 
•    Experience working with KPIs, root cause analysis and process standardisation to identify and implement improvements. 
•    Professional proficiency in Microsoft tools and practical familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot and agents. 
•    Fluent written and spoken English; Swedish or German at B1 level or above would be an advantage. 
•    Good European geographical knowledge and flexibility regarding working hours to support operational needs. 
•    A bachelor’s degree in Logistics would be an advantage. 
•    Confidence in making decisions, taking responsibility and following issues through to resolution. 
•    Ability to identify opportunities and turn them into practical process improvements. 
•    Ability to build effective relationships and work successfully across teams and organisations in an international environment.

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

What do we offer?
•    Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
•    Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code
•    Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility
•    Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
•    Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)
•    Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose)
•    Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)
•    Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)
•    Structured onboarding and access to expert led trainings
•    Co financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development
•    Employee referral bonus program
•    Brand new modern office full of greenery and plants
•    On site parking
•    Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services
Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk.
As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.
We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

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.

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 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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