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Essity

Production Planning Team Leader

Essity

. Lead, develop, and support a team of Production Planners .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management with a focus on Production Planning, Inventory Management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical skills and digital tools to optimize planning processes and enhance stakeholder collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementProduction PlanningAdvanced Excel ProficiencySAP Planning SolutionsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Supply PlanningMaterials PlanningInventory ManagementData InterpretationRoot Cause AnalysisPlanning KPIsContinuous ImprovementDigital Tools AdoptionReporting ToolsVisualization Tools
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStrong Influencing SkillsTeam LeadershipDecision-MakingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Power BISAP APOSAP IBPSAP S/4HANA
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ProcessesProduction Planning ActivitiesPlanning Best PracticesService PerformanceWorking Capital Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, develop, and support a team of Production Planners
  • Manage day-to-day team operations and performance
  • Ensure effective execution of production planning activities and product availability across the network
  • Drive planning best practices and optimize inventory levels, service performance, and working capital
  • Partner with the Supply Planning Hub and internal and external stakeholders
  • Facilitate alignment, provide visibility on planning activities, and support decision-making across the supply chain
  • Monitor planning KPIs and lead root cause analysis activities
  • Identify and address risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Support adoption of digital tools, standardized processes, and new ways of working
  • Collaborate with the Planning Excellence network on innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Report to the Supply Planning Operations Manager
  • Support Essity's Professional Hygiene business across the region

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or related Supply Chain functions
  • Previous experience leading people or demonstrated capability to manage and develop others
  • Ability to identify root causes, manage planning exceptions, and make sound decisions in complex and fast-moving environments
  • Excellent communication and strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI
  • Experience working with SAP planning solutions, such as APO, IBP, or S/4HANA, or equivalent supply chain planning systems
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes
  • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, international environment
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Collaborative and open atmosphere
  • Opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills
  • Coaching, regular performance discussions, and continuous development
  • International and highly collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to digitalization, transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives