Materials Planner CT

Essity; Sant Joan Despí; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Meal voucher

Employee well-being programs

Learning and development opportunities

International environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure materials are available for production across European operations. This hands-on role combines planning, data analysis and active supplier interaction in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities change quickly.

You will execute material plans, collaborate with suppliers, share forecasts, manage orders, monitor inventory and address supply risks. Strong SAP/Excel skills and English fluency are required, with a hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience in material, supply or production planning in manufacturing or dynamic supply chains.
• Proficient in SAP or similar planning software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor materials plans to ensure raw materials are available when required for production.
• Build effective day-to-day relationships with suppliers, monitor service performance and address potential delivery or supply risks.
• Share forecasts and planning information with suppliers and translate changing requirements into supply actions.
• Create and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs, adjusting priorities when production requirements change.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or excess inventory, balancing material availability with inventory objectives.
• Respond to shortages, delivery deviations and planning exceptions, coordinating timely solutions with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate planning and procurement master data and contribute to improvements that make day-to-day planning more effective.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Materials Planning

Data Analysis

Supplier Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

Materials Planner CTReady to turn changing supply situations into smart decisions? Do you enjoy working with suppliers, solving problems and keeping production moving? Apply today and join us!About the RoleAs a Materials Planner in our Consumer Tissue division, you will help ensure the right materials are available to support production across our European operations.This is a hands-on planning role in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. You will combine planning and data analysis with regular supplier interaction, anticipate potential supply risks and act when shortages, delivery changes or other exceptions arise.What You Will DoMaterials Planning: Execute and monitor materials plans to ensure raw materials are available when required for productionSupplier Collaboration: Build effective day-to-day relationships with suppliers, follow service performance and proactively address potential delivery or supply risksForecast & Supply Alignment: Share forecasts and relevant planning information with suppliers and translate changing requirements into appropriate supply actionsOrder Management: Create and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs, adjusting priorities when production requirements changeInventory Management: Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages or excess inventory, balancing material availability with inventory objectivesOperational Problem Solving: Respond to shortages, delivery deviations and planning exceptions, assess potential impact and coordinate timely solutions with relevant stakeholdersPlanning Excellence: Maintain accurate planning and procurement master data and contribute to improvements that make day-to-day planning more effectiveWho You AreBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related fieldRelevant experience in material, supply or production planning, ideally within a manufacturing or similarly dynamic supply-chain environmentComfortable working with SAP (preferable) or similar planning systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support planning decisionsYou combine analytical thinking with clear communication and collaboration skillsYou communicate fluently in English, both written and spokenWhat We Can Offer YouOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being of people and drive positive change for society and the environment.Additional BenefitsHybrid working model with the flexibility to combine office and remote workFlexible working hours help you balance your professional and personal lifePrivate health insuranceMeal voucher (Gourmet Card)Employee assistance and well-being programsLearning and development opportunities within an international environmentA collaborative and inclusive culture where you can grow and make an impactApplication End Date:15 nov 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity266402