Looking for exciting career opportunities in the UAE’s FMCG sector? Arla Foods, a global leader in dairy products, offers a range of roles in its Middle East & Africa hub in Sharjah. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced FMCG professional, here’s what you should know to land a job at Arla.
Company Overview – Who Is Arla Foods?
- About: Arla Foods is a Danish‑Swedish dairy co‑operative, the world’s fifth-largest dairy company, with over €13.8 billion revenue in 2022 and about 21,000 employee
- Brands: Key brands include Arla, Puck (popular in MENA), Castello, Lurpak, and strategic partnerships like Starbucks RTD beverages
- Presence in UAE: With a strong footprint in Sharjah and Dubai Silicon Oasis, Arla serves consumers across the Middle East.
Job Overview – What You Can Do at Arla UAE
Arla’s UAE operations include diverse business units across supply chain, marketing, commercial, and graduate development. They offer:
- Graduate Program (Sharjah): A 12‑month paid rotation across business units, with placement in a permanent role upon completion.
- Supply Planner: Coordinates with demand planning, logistics, and suppliers, requiring 2–4 years FMCG/SAP experience.
- Category & Customer Marketing Managers: Drive category strategy, 4P toolkit localization, customer growth, and joint business planning (JBP).
Current Job Titles – Explore These Roles
- UAE National Graduate Program – Sharjah
- Supply Planner – UAE
- Category Development Manager – UAE
- Customer Marketing Manager – UAE
- Plus other roles in sales, production, quality, and more via the Arla career portal
Qualifications & Requirements
Typical qualifications include:
Education: Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc.) or equivalent. Graduate role requires fresh graduates with business-related degrees
Experience: 2–4 years (Supply Planner), 5–10 years (Category/Mktg managers) in FMCG/retail .
Skills:
- Strong English communication; Arabic is a plus
- Analytical proficiency (e.g., Excel, Nielsen, EPOS)
- SAP and APICS/CPIM preferred for planning roles
- Team‑oriented, strategic mindset, flexible in dynamic environments
Salary & Benefits – What You Can Expect in the UAE
Entry & Mid‑Level Salaries (based on Bayt.com):
- Assistant Accountant ~AED 3,500/mo
- Sales Coordinator ~AED 5,000/mo
- Area Sales Manager ~AED 11,600/mo
- Supply Chain Manager ~AED 15,100/mo
- Sales Manager ~AED 18,150/mo.
Senior & Specialist Roles (via Glassdoor):
- Category Manager: AED 144k–300k/yr (~AED 12k–25k/mo)
- Sales Manager: AED 487k–530k/yr (~AED 40k–44k/mo).
Benefits Include:
- Health/dental insurance, annual bonus, employee discounts
- Career development via graduate programs and rotation schemes .
- Supportive work environment guided by sustainability and strong values (“Stronger People, Stronger Planet”)
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