Demand Planner

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of FMCG and join a leading global dairy company? Do you thrive on forecasting and strategic planning, while being hands-on in the day-to-day operations? If you answered yes, you might be the perfect fit for our team as a Demand Planner in Finland. The position is temporary based until August 31st, 2025.

As a Demand Planner at Arla, you will be a crucial part of our sales organization, responsible for forecasting demand for both imported products and those manufactured at our Sipoo site. Your role will involve staying ahead of sales peaks, promotions, and seasonal shifts. You engage closely with cross-functional teams, key account managers, finance, production planning, category management and logistics to create and analyze reports that bolster sales and financial strategies.

Your role

Your work will be key in refining our S&OP demand process and enhancing our forecast accuracy.

• Ensure demand forecast accuracy compared to sales performance in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Play an integral role in the S&OP demand process, striving for improved forecast accuracy.

• Work independently while contributing to team goals with a solution-oriented mindset.

 Who You Are

• An analytical thinker who prioritizeS solutions over problems

• You hold a suitable university degree and have some experience in demand, supply or production planning preferably in FMCG operational environment

• You have full professional proficiency in English and Finnish and possess excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with SAP IBP is a significant advantage.

Why Join us?

Join us at Arla, where your work will directly contribute to producing products that are part of daily life for Finns, from breakfast yogurts to creamy soups at lunch and cheese sandwiches in the evening. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive and success is celebrated. Think of it as a crew where everyone's opinion matters, where diversity is embraced and where success is shared.

Modern working in hybrid model

The office is considered our primary place of work and should be seen as a natural choice. It is of great value that the employees meet at the workplace since it contributes to collaboration, creativity, exchange of knowledge and strengthens and builds new relationships.

Our belief is that the best way of working, for many, is a mix between working from the office and working from home. This increases flexibility, which for many can contribute to further positive effects on the interaction between work and leisure (Work Life Balance).

Assessment tools part of the interview process

Candidates entering further in the interview process will be asked to complete an online personality questionnaire reviewing behavior and preferred working styles along with a cognitive assessment. You will receive feedback on both tests during the interview process.