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

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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

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- 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

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- 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

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

- Adaptable 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. xqbhyrx

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

Application End Date: 06 sept 2026

Job Requisition ID: Essity

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📌 Materials Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Essity
📍 Barcelona