Materials Planner

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

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 idóneo 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.

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Supplier Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with suppliers, monitor service levels, and proactively manage potential supply risks.

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Demand & Forecast Alignment: Share forecasts and planning information with suppliers to support effective supply planning and material availability.

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Order Management: Create, manage,



and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs to meet production requirements.

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Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess stock risks, and support actions that balance service and working capital objectives.

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Operational Problem Solving: Investigate material shortages, delivery deviations, and planning exceptions, driving timely solutions with relevant stakeholders.

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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.

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Minimum 2 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a related supply chain function within a manufacturing environment.

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Experience working with SAP, plan

📌 Materials Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Essity
📍 Barcelona