Senior Production Planner

J.JUAN; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Barcelona is seeking a Production Planner to join their Operations team. The role involves ensuring effective production planning, executing schedules, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, strong SAP skills, and be fluent in English. This position promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Production Planning.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.
• Strong adaptability and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective production planning and execution.
• Execute MPS, MRP, and detailed daily scheduling.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

SAP PP and/or SAP MM (S4/HANA)

Data analysis

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our Operations team and play a key role in the planning and scheduling of the production. If you are passionate about complex manufacturing environments, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration, this role is for you.

In this role, you will be responsible to ensure effective production planning and execution to meet internal and external customer demands while maintaining inventory, capacity, and process efficiency. You will be responsible for:

• Executing MPS, MRP, and detailed daily scheduling for production resources.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and solve deviations quickly.
• Identifying potential risks to demand fulfillment and proposing corrective actions.
• Minimizing extraordinary logistics costs (e.g., special freight).
• Ensuring adequate inventory coverage and service levels.
• Managing and updating Production Planning Master Data.
• Planning validation activities for new projects.
• Collaborating with production processes and internal suppliers for material flow and availability.

🤝 Key Internal Stakeholders

• Customer Service.
• Production.
• Material Planning.
• Warehouse.
• Process Engineering.
• Quality.
• Purchasing.

Technical Skills

• Solid experience with SAP PP and/or SAP MM (S4/HANA).
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Additional asset: Experience with SAP PP/DS.

Education & Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience in Production Planning.
• Fluency in English.
• Effective communication and strong teamwork.
• High adaptability and a proactive mindset.
• Customer orientation and commitment to excellence.
• Analytical thinking and continuous improvement mindset.