Materials Planner - Consumer Tissue

About the role

Essity is looking for a Materials Planner for its Consumer Tissue division in Barcelona. The role helps ensure the right materials are available to support production across European operations. It is a hands-on planning position in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly, combining planning and data analysis with regular supplier interaction.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and monitor materials plans so that raw materials are available when needed for production
• Build day-to-day relationships with suppliers, follow their service performance and proactively address potential delivery or supply risks
• Share forecasts and planning information with suppliers and turn changing requirements into appropriate supply actions
• Create and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs, adjusting priorities when production needs change
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages or excess inventory and balance availability with inventory objectives
• Respond to shortages, delivery deviations and planning exceptions, assessing impact and coordinating timely solutions with stakeholders
• Maintain accurate planning and procurement master data and contribute to improvements in day-to-day planning

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• Experience in material, supply or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing or similar dynamic supply-chain environment
• Analytical thinking combined with clear communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Comfortable working with SAP (preferred) or similar planning systems
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, to support planning decisions

What we offer

• Hybrid working model combining office and remote work
• Flexible working hours
• Private health insurance and meal voucher (Gourmet Card)
• Employee assistance and well-being programs
• Learning and development opportunities in an international environment