Arla Foods, a European dairy cooperative with over 21,000 employees and nearly 8,000 farmer-owners, is hiring a Warehouse Logistics Coordinator in Pronsfeld on a fixed-term contract until March 31, 2027. This role serves as the central point of contact for daily warehouse operations, ensuring processes run smoothly, efficiently, and on time while driving continuous improvement in warehouse logistics.
About Arla Foods
Cooperative Scale: A European dairy cooperative with over 21,000 employees and nearly 8,000 farmer-owners
Values: Strong Scandinavian values with deep roots in local markets
Culture: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a strong feedback culture
Sustainability Goal: Reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030 under “Stronger Planet Stronger People”
Mission: Enabling good food choices with natural, sustainable nourishment
Career Growth & Benefits Opportunity
Work-Life Balance: 30 days of vacation and a strong appreciation-driven culture
Development: Access to a learning library and worldwide career opportunities
Employee Benefits: Corporate discounts, company pension plan, kindergarten and gym subsidies
On-Site Perks: Company restaurant with fresh dishes, EV charging stations, free parking
Position Overview
As Warehouse Logistics Coordinator, you will act as the central point of contact for daily warehouse operations, ensuring all processes run smoothly, efficiently, and on time. You’ll serve as an operational sparring partner to the team leader, drive continuous improvement, and guarantee high quality and safety standards. Working alongside the Operational Excellence Manager, you’ll further develop processes contributing to stable, modern, and high-performing warehouse logistics.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Warehouse Logistics Coordinator at Arla, you take ownership of daily warehouse operations at a globally respected dairy cooperative, act as a key operational partner to leadership, contribute directly to continuous improvement and process optimization projects, build strong cross-functional relationships with production, distribution, and transport partners, and grow your career within a values-driven, Scandinavian-rooted organization.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Warehouse Operations
- Operational control of daily warehouse processes: picking, shipping, goods receipt, loading, internal goods flows
- Ensure timely and precise processing of all orders
- Monitor shift progress, including initiating measures in case of deviations
Escalation & Team Support
- Serve as first point of escalation for operational issues on the shop floor
- Work closely with the team leader as an operational mirror and sparring partner
Process Optimization & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Participate in process optimization and continuous improvement projects
- Coordinate interfaces with production, distribution, transport partners, and customer service
- Contribute to stable, modern, and high-performing warehouse logistics with the Operational Excellence Manager
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed vocational training in logistics, freight forwarding, or related field
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar
Experience Requirements
- Experience in warehouse logistics or a comparable operational environment
- Strong process understanding and interest in optimization and standardization
Essential Skills
- Strong communication skills and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical thinking and confident handling of key performance indicators
- A sense of responsibility regarding safety, quality, and compliance
- Openness to digital tools, modern ways of working, and continuous improvement
- Very good German and English language skills
About Arla Foods
Join Arla Foods, a European dairy cooperative with over 21,000 employees and nearly 8,000 farmer-owners, guided by strong Scandinavian values and deep local market roots. Arla’s cooperative principle keeps the company close to its farmers while pursuing its “Stronger Planet Stronger People” sustainability strategy, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030.
Career Excellence: Build your logistics career within a values-driven cooperative offering strong development opportunities, flat hierarchies, and a genuine feedback culture.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics-Trained Professionals: With vocational training in logistics or freight forwarding
- Supply Chain Graduates: Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or SCM
- Warehouse Operations Coordinators: Experienced managing picking, shipping, and goods flows
- KPI-Driven Team Players: Comfortable with analytical thinking and performance metrics
- Process Improvement Enthusiasts: Interested in optimization and standardization initiatives
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