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Production Planner

On-site in Castellbisbal·Added 6 months ago

This job was published 6 months 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 in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Castellbisbal
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
“Formación técnica o superior (Ingeniería o similar valorable).” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Technical or higher education (Engineering or similar is valued).

Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning in an industrial environment.

Knowledge of production processes and industrial plant operations.

Experience working with SAP or other production planning ERP systems.

Knowledge of industrial safety regulations.

Intermediate English level

The role

Our client needs to add a Demand Planner to their team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the mission of this role is to ensure proper production planning based on confirmed orders, as well as to cover and plan material and product needs, with the goal of ensuring on-time delivery and optimizing inventory levels.

What you'll do

Plan and schedule plant production based on demand.

Develop short, medium, and long-term production plans.

Ensure the availability of raw materials, machinery, and personnel to meet established plans.

Maintain adequate inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.

Demand and capacity management

Analyze sales forecasts and coordinate with the commercial team.

Adjust production capacity according to demand.

Ensure production is executed as planned, minimizing downtime, delays, and bottlenecks.

Production order scheduling and monitoring

Create and manage production orders in SAP (ERP).

Release work orders based on priorities, material availability, and production capacity.

Monitor planning compliance and resolve scheduling issues.

Coordination with other departments

Work in a coordinated manner with production, logistics, purchasing, quality, maintenance, and customer service.

Facilitate communication between the plant and technical areas.

Participate in interdepartmental meetings related to planning.

Continuous improvement

Analyze planning deviations and propose improvements.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies).

Identify opportunities to optimize costs, production times, and operational efficiency.

KPI management

Monitor key indicators such as planning compliance and production delays.

Prepare reports for operations management.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).

Ensure compliance with procedures and standards regarding safety, health, quality, and the environment within their area of responsibility.

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
Website: catenon.com