Materials Planning Team Leader

Essity; Sant Joan Despí; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Materials Planning Team Leader in Sant Joan Despí (Barcelona) to guide a team of planners focused on material availability, service levels and cost performance across the network. You will partner with multiple functions and leverage digital tools to drive best practices in planning and continuous improvement.

The role requires leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and planning systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, BA, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in supply or materials planning.
• Experience leading people or teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Materials Planners through coaching, performance discussions, and development.
• Drive planning excellence by ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, service levels and working capital.
• Act as the key link between the Supply Planning Hub and internal/external stakeholders; ensure alignment and visibility on planning activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning excellence

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

SAP planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP planning

Job description

Materials Planning Team LeaderWe are looking for a Materials Planning Team Leader to join our Professional Hygiene Supply Planning Organization based in Sant Joan Despí (Barcelona), Spain .In this role, you will lead a team of Materials Planners responsible for ensuring material availability across the network while optimizing service levels, inventory, and cost performance ensuring a smooth production plan. You will play a key role in driving planning excellence, supporting business continuity, and contributing to Essity's Supply Planning transformation journey.As part of a global and collaborative environment, you will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, foster continuous improvement, and help shape the future of materials planning through digitalization and best-practice implementation.About the RoleReporting to the Supply Planning Operations Manager, you will lead, develop, and support a team of Materials Planners while ensuring effective execution of materials planning activities. You will oversee operational performance, monitor key planning indicators, and collaborate across functions to guarantee material availability and planning excellence.This role combines people leadership, operational management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to further develop their leadership career within an international organization.What You Will DoTeam Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a team of Materials Planners by fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. You will support team members' growth through coaching, regular performance discussions, and continuous development, while promoting accountability and a strong planning culturePlanning Excellence: Ensure the effective execution of planning activities to secure products availability across the network. By driving planning best practices and optimizing inventory levels, service performance, and working capital, you will contribute to operational excellence and business continuityStakeholder Management & Collaboration: Act as a key link between the Supply Planning Hub and both internal and external stakeholders. Through strong communication and relationship management, you will facilitate alignment, provide visibility on planning activities, and support effective decision-making across the supply chainPerformance Management & Continuous Improvement: Drive planning performance by monitoring relevant KPIs, leading root cause analysis activities, and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will proactively address risks and bottlenecks while supporting the implementation of sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and effectivenessTransformation & Digitalization: Play an active role in Essity's Supply Planning transformation journey by supporting the adoption of digital tools, standardized processes, and new ways of working. You will collaborate with the Planning Excellence network to accelerate innovation and continuous improvement initiativesWho You AreBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or related Supply Chain functionsPrevious experience leading people or demonstrated capability to manage and develop othersAbility to identify root causes, manage planning exceptions and make sound decisions in complex and fast-moving environmentsExcellent communication and Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments and drive alignment on business priorities.Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Power BIExperience working with SAP planning solutions (e.g., APO, IBP, S/4HANA) or equivalent supply chain planning systemsStrong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processesContinuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, international environmentFluent 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. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with UsMore About PositionThis role is based in Sant Joan Despí (Barcelona), Spain , and is part of Essity's Professional Hygiene Supply Planning Organization .The position will report to the Supply Planning Operations Manager and lead a team of Materials Planners supporting Essity's Professional Hygiene business across the region.You will work in an international and highly collaborative environment, partnering with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Planning Excellence to drive operational excellence and support Essity's growth and transformation ambitions.Application End Date:30 ott 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity265869