Materials Planner

Essity; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers

Employee wellbeing programs

Learning and development

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Essity is seeking a Materials Planner to connect suppliers, manufacturing sites, and production plans across Europe. You will balance inventory, anticipate risks, and make planning decisions in a dynamic environment while working with data and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and strong English communication to ensure material availability and on-time production. Hybrid work options and opportunities for development are provided.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or related function in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP, planning tools, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Material Planning: Monitor and execute material plans to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
• Supplier Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with suppliers, monitor service levels, and proactively manage potential supply risks.
• Demand & Forecast Alignment: Share forecasts and planning information with suppliers to support effective planning.
• Order Management: Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and balance service with working capital objectives.
• Operational Problem Solving: Investigate material shortages and planning deviations, driving timely solutions.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Accuracy: Support process improvements and maintain accurate planning and procurement master data.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Planning tools

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Materials Planner

Do you enjoy solving supply challenges, collaborating across teams, and turning plans into action?

About the Role

As a Materials Planner in our Personal Care division, you will play a key role in connecting suppliers, manufacturing sites, and production plans across Europe.

You will be responsible for anticipating risks, balancing inventory, making planning decisions, and ensuring smooth operations in a constantly changing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and collaborating with different stakeholders to make things happen.

What You Will Do

• Material Planning: Monitor and execute material plans to ensure the timely availability of raw materials required for production.

• Supplier Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with suppliers, monitor service levels, and proactively manage potential supply risks.

• Demand & Forecast Alignment: Share forecasts and planning information with suppliers to support effective supply planning and material availability.

• Order Management: Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs to meet production requirements.

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess stock risks, and support actions that balance service and working capital objectives.

• Operational Problem Solving: Investigate material shortages, delivery deviations, and planning exceptions, driving timely solutions with relevant stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement & Data Accuracy: Support process improvement initiatives and maintain accurate planning and procurement master data.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a related supply chain function within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with SAP, planning tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid working model with the flexibility to combine office and remote work.

• Flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Private health insurance.

• Meal voucher (Gourmet Card).

• Employee assistance and well-being programs.

• Learning and development opportunities within an international environment.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture where you can grow and make an impact.