Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Planning Manager, this position is responsible for Production Planning across the different manufacturing stages, from intermediate products to finished goods, considering raw materials and packaging requirements.

The main objective is to ensure an optimal production plan and stock position to fulfill customer demand On-Time In-Full (OTIF), while balancing manufacturing capacity, anticipating potential constraints and optimizing operational efficiency and costs.

The role requires a strong analytical and operational approach, using SAP/MRP and data analysis tools to review production requirements, manage planning adjustments and support effective decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities

- Elaborates and reviews short and mid-term production plans, from intermediate products to finished goods, ensuring alignment with customer demand and operational requirements.

- Participates in the preparation and review of the production master plan, contributing to medium-term planning and capacity alignment.

- Manages monthly production planning cycles, typically covering a three-month horizon,



reviewing and adjusting plans according to demand changes, stock availability and operational constraints.

- Uses SAP/MRP to analyze production requirements, inventory availability and material needs, determining the quantities, timing and production orders required to fulfill customer demand.

- Reviews and adjusts production orders, delivery priorities and stock allocations according to customer requirements and manufacturing availability.

- Ensures that production plans meet committed customer delivery dates, proactively identifying potential risks and proposing corrective actions.

- Monitors and optimizes stock levels for intermediate products, raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods within the assigned product portfolio.

- Follows up on production plan execution, identifying deviations and coordinating the necessary adjustments with the relevant departments.

- Ensures production plans consider and balance manufacturing and quality control capacity, while contributing to cost optimization.

- Identifies capacity constraints, material shortages, production delays and other operational risks, prioritizing actions and escalating relevant issues to the Planning Manager when necessary.

- Performs demand variation analysis,



inventory reviews and production data analysis to support planning decisions and anticipate potential service disruptions.

- Participates in regular supply chain and manufacturing meetings to follow up on issues affecting production plans, inventory and service levels.

- Collaborates closely with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Logistics to ensure effective coordination and timely resolution of planning issues.

- Supports planning activities related to business growth, product launches, transfers and new projects.

- Monitors stock levels and contributes to the control of expired, scrapped and surplus materials for the assigned product portfolio.

- Maintains and improves SAP planning master data, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

- Uses Excel and other reporting tools to analyze operational data, evaluate planning scenarios and identify improvement opportunities.

- Updates planning procedures and documentation when required.

- Proposes and implements continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing planning processes, inventory management and operational efficiency.

- Supports the Planning Manager in preparing departmental budgets and monitoring their execution.

Networking / Key Relationships

The position requires close cooperation with different company departments, particularly Manufacturing, Quality Control and other operational areas.

Strong collaboration is also expected with the Supply Chain team, including Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse, as well as with QRA, Operational Excellence, Finance, Marketing, Product Transfer

📌 Planning Senior Specialist (España)
🏢 Actual Talent
📍 España