Senior Planning Specialist

Winid Spain

. Elaborates and reviews short- and mid-term production plans from intermediate products to finished goods.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLliçà d'Amunt • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning, inventory management, and MRP analysis within regulated manufacturing environments. Proficient in SAP and Excel for data analysis and operational decision-making.

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Production PlanningSAP/MRP AnalysisInventory ManagementDemand PlanningLean Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningMRP AnalysisInventory ManagementData AnalysisDemand PlanningCapacity ConstraintsProduction OrdersContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Lead TimesQuality Control

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPExcelMicrosoft OfficeReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainLogisticsIndustrial OperationsPharmaceutical ManufacturingChemical ManufacturingMedical DevicesDiagnosticsRegulated Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Elaborates and reviews short- and mid-term production plans from intermediate products to finished goods.
Participates in preparing and reviewing the production master plan and aligning capacity.
Manages monthly production planning cycles covering a three-month horizon.
Uses SAP/MRP to analyze production requirements, inventory availability and material needs.
Reviews and adjusts production orders, delivery priorities and stock allocations.
Ensures production plans meet committed customer delivery dates and proposes corrective actions.
Monitors and optimizes stock levels for intermediate products, raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.
Follows up on production plan execution and coordinates adjustments with relevant departments.
Balances manufacturing and quality-control capacity while contributing to cost optimization.
Identifies capacity constraints, material shortages, production delays and operational risks, escalating issues to the Planning Manager.
Performs demand variation, inventory and production data analyses.
Participates in supply-chain and manufacturing meetings.
Collaborates with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Warehouse, QRA, Operational Excellence, Finance, Marketing, Product Transfer and R&D.
Supports planning for business growth, product launches, transfers and new projects.
Controls expired, scrapped and surplus materials.
Maintains and improves SAP planning master data.
Uses Excel and reporting tools to analyze operational data and planning scenarios.
Updates planning procedures and documentation.
Proposes and implements continuous-improvement initiatives.
Supports the Planning Manager with departmental budgets and monitoring execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher Vocational Training (CFGS) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Operations or a related field, or an equivalent educational background supported by relevant professional experience.
University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline is valuable.
Minimum 3–4 years of relevant professional experience in Production Planning within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience in production planning activities, including MRP analysis, production orders, inventory management and coordination with manufacturing departments.
Experience working with short and mid-term production plans, managing changes in demand and adapting production requirements to operational constraints.
Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, medical devices, diagnostics or other regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
Strong practical knowledge of SAP, particularly MRP and production planning functionalities, or equivalent ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions and data analysis.
Ability to analyze information from ERP systems and translate it into actionable production planning decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Fluency in Spanish or Catalan.
Good command of English, including the ability to communicate effectively in professional conversations and cross-functional meetings.
Knowledge of production planning processes, inventory management, manufacturing lead times and capacity constraints.
Understanding of the relationship between customer demand, production requirements and stock availability.
Valuable knowledge of Demand Planning processes, continuous improvement methodologies and Lean manufacturing environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, time management, teamwork, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Proactive, solution-oriented, critical-thinking, flexible and adaptable approach.
Attention to detail, accuracy and reliability in data analysis and planning activities.
Commitment to Werfen's values and high standards of quality and professional collaboration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Up to 5% of working time dedicated to travel.