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Junior Demand Planner

On-site in València·Added 1 month ago

Catenon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in València

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería, ADE, Economía, Matemáticas o Estadística.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

The role

We are looking for a Junior Demand Planner with strong analytical skills to join our Production department. This position represents a unique strategic opportunity. Reporting directly to Production Management, you will take on a cross-functional role with high internal visibility, interacting with Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain areas. Your mission will be key to optimizing our production capacity, especially on the corrugator, managing resources, and minimizing waste in a high-performance in-house manufacturing environment. If you are looking for a project with real growth potential and a strong data analysis component, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

- Plan production and machine capacity, ensuring optimization of the corrugator and efficient use of resources.
- Perform detailed data analysis and KPI tracking to detect and correct deviations in the supply chain.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, and Logistics departments to align demand with manufacturing capacity.
- Manage B2B communication with clients and internal departments to ensure compliance with delivery plans.
- Use and leverage the ERP system.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in industrial processes to maximize efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves):
- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration (ADE), Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Demand Planning or industrial planning, preferably in in-house manufacturing environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of machine capacity planning and industrial process management.
- Native or bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Desired Requirements (Nice-to-Haves):
- Knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools.
- Previous experience in industrial sectors such as extrusion or packaging.
- Specific training in Operations Management or Supply Chain.
- Experience with APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) tools or forecasting systems.

Skills and Other Information:
- Profile oriented towards data-driven decision making and process improvement.
- Availability to work split shifts from Monday to Friday.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry
Recruitment

In their own words

About the company & team

is a leading and consolidated company in the packaging sector, specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard. With a track record marked by solidity and constant innovation, we stand out for having our own manufacturing facilities that allow us to control the entire product value chain. It is located in Valencia.

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