6 Senior Professional - Planner
Key Skills
Job Description
Description
Job Function Planning
Job Family Planner
Job Level 6
Career Stream Individual Contributor Career Stream
Job Title Senior Professional – Planner
Position examples
• Senior Professional Milk Planner
• Senior Professional Milk Balance Planner
• Senior Professional Tactical Component Planner
• Senior Professional Component Planner
• Senior Professional Tactical Network Planner
• Senior Professional Operational Network Planner
• Senior Professional Site Scheduler
• Senior Professional Availability Planner
• Senior Professional Customer Demand Planner
• Senior Professional Category Demand Planner
Level definition
• Acts to deliver organization's policies and programs within a defined technical or functional area.
• Has advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools.
• Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in problem solving.
• Seeks assistance to non-familiar and complex activities.
• May influence others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
Key responsibilities
Depending on the area of focus, a Senior Professional Planner can have different key accountabilities, functional capabilities, interactions, KPIs, systems and tools, and
competencies
• Leading the implementation of planning initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise to optimize planning processes and outcomes.
• Analysing complex data sets and market trends to forecast demand and identify risks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop integrated plans for resource allocation and planning optimization.
• Resolving daily planning issues by exercising independent judgment and seeking innovative solutions.
• Providing guidance and support to less-experienced team members.
• Engaging with stakeholders at various levels to communicate planning strategies and gain buy-in.
• Staying updated on emerging trends and industry standards impacting planning.
• Driving process improvements and implement new tools or technologies for enhanced efficiency.
Educational background/experience
• Extensive relevant work experience (10+ years) combined with vocational or technical education or combination of advanced theoretical knowledge (University Degree)
and a few years of relevant practical experience (2-5 years ).
• They possess advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools, allowing them to navigate complex planning challenges with considerable discretion and
independent judgment.
Competencies
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Professional Planner is responsible for leading planning initiatives, optimizing processes, and analyzing complex data to forecast demand. They also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated resource plans and resolve daily operational planning issues.
Requirements
Candidates must possess extensive relevant work experience of 10+ years or a combination of a university degree with 2-5 years of practical experience. Advanced knowledge of operational procedures, tools, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in complex planning environments are required.
About Arla Foods Nijkerk B.V.
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
We are more than 22,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,265 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards more sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and public stakeholders to develop viable dairy sectors in our emerging markets and to ensure access to affordable dairy nutrients. And we take our responsibility, our relationships, and our role in society seriously. Through these actions, we support a stronger planet and enable stronger people. We work together with our customers, scientists, suppliers, NGO’s, and other stakeholders who help us develop our business. Our consumers will benefit from our innovative approach and quality focus through our well-known brands Arla®, Lurpak®, Castello®, and Puck®, which are sold in more than 120 countries. Key figures*: • Revenue: 15.1 billion EUR • Cooperative farmer owners: 7,265 • Milk volume: 14.3 billion kilogram • Employees: 22.052 *From our 2025 annual results