Supply Planner Europe
AAK
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Kingston upon Hull, England
Contract type: Full time
SUPPLY PLANNER EUROPE
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
AAK Locations
This position is based one of the locations: Zaandijk, Rotterdam, Malmo, Karlshamn, Hull or Aarhus.
About The Role
Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain optimization? We’re looking for a proactive and data-driven Supply Planner to join our European Supply Planning Team.
In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process—ensuring materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost. You will drive tactical supply and inventory planning across our West European sites, working closely with buyers, planners, and the demand planning team to align supply with demand, maintain optimal stock levels, and minimize waste.
You’ll also lead and contribute to projects aimed at enhancing our planning and inventory management capabilities, including network design improvements and the development of our fractionation process models.
This is a dynamic, cross-functional role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, enjoys working with data, and is committed to continuous improvement in supply chain processes and planning technologies.
Responsibilities
As Supply Planner Europe your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
To be successful in the role you need:
Functional Knowledge
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the Sr Talent Acquisition Manager, Valerija Usova: [email protected]
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
AAK Locations
This position is based one of the locations: Zaandijk, Rotterdam, Malmo, Karlshamn, Hull or Aarhus.
About The Role
Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain optimization? We’re looking for a proactive and data-driven Supply Planner to join our European Supply Planning Team.
In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process—ensuring materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost. You will drive tactical supply and inventory planning across our West European sites, working closely with buyers, planners, and the demand planning team to align supply with demand, maintain optimal stock levels, and minimize waste.
You’ll also lead and contribute to projects aimed at enhancing our planning and inventory management capabilities, including network design improvements and the development of our fractionation process models.
This is a dynamic, cross-functional role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, enjoys working with data, and is committed to continuous improvement in supply chain processes and planning technologies.
Responsibilities
As Supply Planner Europe your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Creating and maintaining effective supply plans to ensure timely material availability and meet production and customer demands.
- Managing inventory levels to strike the right balance between availability, efficiency, and cost, while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence
- Optimizing capacity utilization of assets across multiple sites within the planning scope.
- Collaborating closely with material buyers, production and inbound planners, and the demand planning team to forecast material requirements accurately.
- Monitoring supply performance and adjusting plans as needed to respond to changing demand and supply conditions.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of supply planning processes and tools, including involvement in supply network design initiatives.
- Leading and participating in projects to enhance planning capabilities and drive operational excellence within the supply chain.
- Developing and analyzing supply chain performance reports – including metrics such as inventory levels, capacity utilization, and delivery performance – to support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the supply network
To be successful in the role you need:
Functional Knowledge
- Food or Process Industry: Basic understanding of raw material sourcing and production processes in a food, process, or similar industry.
- Supply Chain Knowledge: All activities involved from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to customers in a seamless flow that maximizes efficiency and minimizes costs.
- Working Experience: 3-5 years of experience in similar or related roles.
- Strong SAP knowledge: Extensive experience using SAP for supply planning and inventory management.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage and lead supply chain projects.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to read data in context, identify and address issues proactively, generate actionable insights, and develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Technology: Ability to use network supply and capacity planning systems, common data software like Excel, and adapt and adopt existing and emerging planning technologies.
- Presentation, Communication and Collaboration: Clearly communicate results of analysis in verbal and written format, capable of adjusting communication according to the needs of stakeholders at different levels in the organization and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the Sr Talent Acquisition Manager, Valerija Usova: [email protected]
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.
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