Production Scheduler

FrieslandCampina; La Muela; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Gym discounts

Flexible remuneration

Training programs

Career progression

International setting

Autonomy

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Spain is seeking a Production Scheduler for our La Muela (Zaragoza) plant. You will plan and coordinate weekly and daily production activities to meet demand while optimizing resources and plant capacity.

The role requires a background in engineering or related fields, 3+ years in production planning, and strong knowledge of SCM, S&OP, and scheduling methodologies. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with SCM, production planning, inventory management, S&OP processes, and scheduling methodologies.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing with high SKU complexity preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Professional communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly and daily production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Plan production batches, determine quantities to be produced, and ensure timely execution of the production plan.
• Coordinate raw material requirements to guarantee uninterrupted production.
• Balance demand and supply while maximizing asset and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Demand Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate planning and execution.
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock management.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Maintain and update master data for materials and finished products within ERP systems.
• Analyze production constraints and proactively address scheduling challenges and supply risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supply chain management knowledge

Production planning

Inventory management

S&OP processes

Scheduling methodologies

FMCG experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quality, innovation, sustainability, and strong brands are at the heart of FrieslandCampina, one of the world's leading dairy companies.

FrieslandCampina Spain is looking for a Production Scheduler to join our factory in La Muela (Zaragoza). In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient operations, optimal resource utilization, and the successful fulfillment of customer demand.

What we ask

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain role
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP processes, and scheduling methodologies
• Previous experience in FMCG manufacturing environments with a high SKU complexity is highly preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Be able to professionally communicate inEnglish and Spanish

What we offer

• A salary based on the position level, your experience, and your academic background
• Meal allowance
• Gym discounts
• Flexible remuneration options, including transports and childcare vouchers
• A culture that strongly encourages internal career progression
• Investment in relevant training, learning opportunities, and education aligned with your field of expertise
• A work environment where knowledge sharing is part of our daily culture, because we believe that’s how you learn and grow the most
• Trust and autonomy to create long-term impact that contributes to better nutrition for the world
• An international setting with driven and professional colleagues
• An informal yet ambitious atmosphere where collaboration is key

Vacancy description

• Develop and maintain weekly and daily production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity
• Plan production batches, determine quantities to be produced, and ensure timely execution of the production plan
• Coordinate raw material requirements to guarantee uninterrupted production
• Balance demand and supply while maximizing asset and equipment utilization
• Collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Demand Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate planning and execution
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock management
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, operational efficiency, and resource utilization
• Maintain and update master data for materials and finished products within ERP systems
• Analyze production constraints and proactively address scheduling challenges and supply risks

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.