Solutions & Decisions is looking for a Production Planner to join the international hub of Essity, a global FMCG leader, located in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona.
In this role, you will transform forecasts into action, using SAP and advanced planning tools to align production with market demand across Europe. Beyond daily planning, you will gain visibility with regional stakeholders, support product launches, and develop your career in a dynamic, multinational environment.
About the role
Join us at the heart of supply chain planning at Essity’s hub in Barcelona. As a Production Planner, you’ll transform forecasts into action - balancing priorities, resources, and timelines to keep production running smoothly-. It’s a dynamic, hands-on role with real impact, ideal for someone ready to grow in a collaborative, international environment.
Responsibilities
* Planning & prioritizing daily operations to maximize efficiency and minimize delays.
* Creating mid and long-term production plans (3 to 16 weeks), including capacity reviews and resource alignment.
* Aligning finished goods supply with latest production plans to meet market demands.
* Monitoring production progress through reports and data analysis, identifying gaps and escalating issues when needed.
* Communicating planning changes across production teams & markets to ensure alignment.
* Updating forecasts, capacity, and production performance in collaboration with Supply Managers.
* Reviewing and adjusting production plans weekly with Department Leaders.
* Gathering insights on market trends, capacity constraints, and site-specific factors (e.g. holidays, projects).
* Planning product phase-ins/phase-outs and supporting the introduction of new products with the Site Initiatives Leader.
* Maintaining accurate master data in SAP to support planning and reporting processes.
Requirements
* At least 2 years of experience in production planning within a high-volume manufacturing environment, with owned plant
* University degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
* Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge using Power BI and SAP are a plus.
If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of this impactful project, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.