Regional Supply Planning Director - Europe (m,f,d)
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Are you ready to lead supply planning across a complex, multi‑country environment? As Regional Supply Planning Director Europe, reporting within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) function for the Consumer Tissue business unit, you will drive end‑to‑end supply planning and S&OP across the business unit, enabling reliable supply, efficient capacity utilization, and informed business decision‑making.
About The Role
We are looking for a Regional Supply Planning Director to orchestrate the Consumer Tissue Business End to End Supply Chain across Europe. The role owns and defines long‑term supply planning to ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished good products to customers in a cost‑efficient way to support the company’s business goals. It also includes process ownership for the S&OP process, supply planning process, tool, and system innovation. A strong commitment to our I Care journey — ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace — is fundamental.
What You Will Do
Owns, leads, and continuously improves Supply Planning and S&OP processes within Europe
Drives S&OP to balance capacity versus demand for finished goods and mother reels, meeting Service Level Agreement requirements at the lowest cost and working capital
Keeps abreast of external trends and adapts industry best practices and opportunities to drive state‑of‑the‑art planning and optimize the value of the entire Supply Chain
Champions supply planning improvements and leverages stakeholder management skills to gain acceptance and buy‑in
Defines the cross‑continental supply planning strategy and related activities
Directs supply planning activities within the Supply Chain hub for continental and regional processes
Monitors and analyzes availability gaps impacting service levels at the continental level, performs root‑cause analysis, and defines corrective actions to meet targets
Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver expected objectives
Is a key contributor to the Supply Chain Design process, optimizing total landed cost and ensuring cost‑efficient product flow and allocation
Leads, manages, develops, and coaches a team, ensuring future growth and business continuity
Acts as a role model and is accountable for performance and consequence management, coaching, and capability development within the department
Who You Are
University degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Proven international management experience, with 10–15+ years in senior Supply Chain leadership roles, operating in complex, global organizations, ideally within FMCG
Proven track record in leading large‑scale Supply Chain transformations with clear and measurable impact on business performance
Strong change management skills within a matrix organization
Proven track record of having experience in S&OP at continental or global level
Hands‑on experience in Integrated Business Planning implementation is a strong advantage
Deep expertise in Supply Chain planning, Demand forecasting, and end‑to‑end processes, with strong awareness of emerging trends and state‑of‑the‑art best practices
Excellent communication, influencing, and solid stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to challenge the status‑quo and mobilize leaders across functions
Strong ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
Willingness to travel internationally
What We Can Offer You
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. xpzdshu Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Location
The position will ideally be based in Sant Joan Despi (Barcelona, Spain).
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