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Materials Planner PC

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Essity

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in material, supply or production planning, ideally within a manufacturing or similarly dynamic supply-chain environment.
  • Comfortable working with SAP or similar planning systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support planning decisions.
  • You combine analytical thinking with clear communication and collaboration skills.
  • You communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Hybrid working model with the flexibility to combine office and remote work.
  • Flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Meal voucher (Gourmet Card).
  • Employee assistance and well-being programs.
  • Learning and development opportunities within an international environment.
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture where you can grow and make an impact.

The role

As a Materials Planner in our Personal Care division, you will help ensure the right materials are available to support production across our European operations.

This is a hands-on planning role in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. You will combine planning and data analysis with regular supplier interaction, anticipate potential supply risks and take action when shortages, delivery changes or other exceptions arise.

What you'll do

  • Material Planning: Execute and monitor material plans to ensure raw materials are available when required for production.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Build effective day-to-day relationships with suppliers, follow service performance and proactively address potential delivery or supply risks.
  • Forecast & Supply Alignment: Share forecasts and relevant planning information with suppliers and translate changing requirements into appropriate supply actions.
  • Order Management: Create and follow up on purchase orders and supplier call-offs, adjusting priorities when production requirements change.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages or excess inventory, balancing material availability with inventory objectives.
  • Operational Problem Solving: Respond to shortages, delivery deviations and planning exceptions, assess potential impact and coordinate timely solutions with relevant stakeholders.
  • Planning Excellence: Maintain accurate planning and procurement master data and contribute to improvements that make day-to-day planning more effective.

Materials Planner PC

Ready to turn changing supply situations into smart decisions? Do you enjoy working with suppliers, solving problems and keeping production moving? Apply today and join us.

About Essity

Essity is a global hygiene and health company that develops, produces, and sells products and solutions within the business areas of Health & Medical, Consumer Goods, and Professional Hygiene. With operations in 150 countries and caring for 1 billion people daily, Essity is a major player in the industry, offering a wide range of brands and innovative solutions. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and production facilities across the country.

Industry
Hygiene and Health Products
Founded
2017
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Essity has a strong presence in Spain with offices and production facilities in multiple cities, including Madrid and Barcelona.
  • The company offers a range of career opportunities in Spain, from manufacturing and engineering to marketing and sales roles.
  • Essity is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides learning and development programs for employees.
  • Working at Essity offers the chance to contribute to sustainable innovations that impact the well-being of people globally.

In their own words

About the company & team

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.

Additional information

11 nov 2026

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