**About the role**
To support the Supply Planning Europe organization and its objectives, we are looking for a Supply Planner in Europe.
The Supply Planner aims to safeguard product availability by follow-up and balancing demand/capacity of own produced Finished Products and Raw Materials for assigned product/capacity groups.
The Supply Planner is responsible for balancing demand & capacity for own produced products by managing all operational tasks connected to mid and long-term planning. The main target is to safeguard product availability to secure Service Level at optimal cash and cost position.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
**What will you do**
Based on mid and long-term capacity/demand plan, proactively identify potential shortages and recommend and coordinate changed allocation for assigned area.
In case of shortages, leads or supports resolving shortages and capacity demand issues in close cooperation with the local Factory Planning, Demand Planning and Market teams including communication to the relevant stakeholders.
Support/contribute to the monthly S&OP; for assigned area. Follow up on actions out of the S&OP; regional and executive reviews.
Reporting and follow-up of relevant KPIs and supply situation (Service Level/planning KPI/Cover Days, etc ). Initiate local root cause analysis in case of major deviation.
Participates as planning representative in various projects, e.g. change of products allocation, European launch projects, lines start-up.
Acts as interface and coordinate cross-functional activities in cooperation with Factory Planners, Sales & Marketing, Product Marketing, Demand planning, Business Logistics and Controlling.
Continuously strive for cost, cash and service optimized allocation structure to support improving the end-to-end Supply Chain.
Supports the rest of the EMEA planning team in other product areas and various activities.
**Who you are**
- Strong proven experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning and Supply Network Planning
- University degree or equivalent in Business Management, Engineering, Logistics or similar
- In depth knowledge and experience in planning, logistics and inventory management
- Proven practice of leadership skills
- Fluent in English
- Understanding of business processes, products and basic production processes
- Proven Project management experience
- High IT-proficiency in planning and Supply Chain management systems
- Organizational and network skills in an international / matrix environment
- Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
- Business understanding & holistic view
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Drives performance and demonstrates urgency
- Act as a team player
- Good stakeholder’s management skills
**What we can offer you**
Competitive salary
Cheque Gourmet
Hybrid working model
New modern offices located in Sant Joan Despi.
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation
**Application End Date**:
16 oct 2024
**Job Requisition ID**:Essity244945