Vice President Logistics UK- Leeds Head Office

Do you want to drive the future of dairy within our logistics space? Do you have the strategic vision and customer-centric focus to deliver transformational change within our organisation?

Arla Foods is the UK’s largest dairy cooperative with over 19,000 employees globally and almost 8,500 farmer owners. As a function, Arla Supply Chain & Logistics is on an exciting journey, where we are driving customer centricity, leveraging sustainability and digitalisation as driving forces while enabling cost-efficient operations - all for the future of Arla!

In order to master this complex journey successfully, we are looking for a VP of Logistics to join the team based out of our Leeds Head Office.

What you can expect at Arla

• Direct reporting line to the SVP Logistics and thus both an active member of the global logistics team in the Arla Supply Chain and part of the UK Commercial Leadership Team
• Responsible for building a logistics organisation that optimises safety, service, quality, and costs throughout Arla's value chain from farm to fork
• Ensure cost competitiveness and continuous development of the organisation so that both internal and external customers receive an excellent level of quality and service
• Setting the direction, implementing and embedding new solutions across UK Logistics to enable the realisation of sustainability, digital and efficiency agendas
• Strategically strengthen the team's leadership and logistics capabilities and drive the promotion and continuous improvement in the areas of customer logistics demand planning, warehousing, and transport

What you bring to the table

• We are looking for a passionate leader with a strong holistic view and dedicated people management skills
• Strong technical knowledge within FMCG and a proven track record as a senior leader in logistics or wider supply chain
• Proven experience leading transformational change within a global matrix organisation, with a focus on customer centricity and digitalisation
• In-depth expertise in modern logistics, including knowledge and experience of developing transport and warehousing functions for an international organisation
• Strong decision-maker who can combine an analytical approach and tight vision with decisive action
• Strong ability to act smartly and strategically while being a team player willing to roll up your sleeves
• Strong communication skills to engage and inspire on a common agenda combined with interpersonal and influencing skills to inspire and interact with other departments, employees, and external vendors and carriers
• Fluency in English is an absolute must, as is a high level of willingness to travel within and outside of the UK when required

Arla Foods in the UK

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for & family dinners unforgettable. Cravendale®, Anchor®, Lurpak® & Tickler® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. We are 4,000 UK & 19,000 global employees at the heart of it. Every single one of us plays an important role & together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover & establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

How to Apply

The closing date for this role will be Friday 20th September 2024 after which point shortlisting will begin. For more information about the role in the meantime please reach out to Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner at ramci@arlafoods.com.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed, we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?