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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree




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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, or a similar supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- Good knowledge of SAP, Excel and planning systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations, communicate confidently, and influence stakeholders to align priorities and make effective decisions.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
The role
As a Production Planner, you will support the planning and scheduling activities for our manufacturing sites. You will balance demand and production capacity, ensure product availability, and support efficient operations through accurate planning, data-driven decisions, and close collaboration with production, supply planning, and logistics teams.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, solving operational challenges, and using insights to influence priorities and drive continuous improvements.
What you'll do
- Production Scheduling: Create and maintain production plans and schedules, aligning demand requirements with manufacturing capacity and constraints and adjusting to the optimal production sequence.
- Capacity Planning: Monitor production capacity, identify potential constraints, and support actions to minimize disruptions.
- Inventory Management: Help maintain healthy inventory levels of finished goods and key materials while balancing service and efficiency objectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with production, material planning, logistics, and customer-facing teams.
- Scenario Planning: Analyze different scenarios and assess the impact of demand fluctuations, capacity changes, and special production requirements to support effective planning decisions.
- Master Data Accuracy: Maintain relevant planning data and support the effective use of SAP and planning tools.
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Are you passionate about planning, problem-solving, and turning data into effective decisions? Apply today and join Essity.
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.
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Additional information
10 nov 2026
Essity265828
Location
Essity · Barcelona
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