Job description
Materials Planner Help us ensure the smooth flow of materials that keep our products moving and make a difference in people’s everyday lives. Are you passionate about planning, problem-solving, and collaborating with suppliers to drive operational excellence? Join Essity and be part of our journey to improve well-being through smart and sustainable supply chain solutions.
About the Role
As a Materials Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the availability of raw materials required to support the production of semi-finished and finished goods. You will be responsible for balancing material availability, supplier performance, inventory levels, and working capital targets while ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain operation.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, thrives on collaboration, and is motivated to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
Execute and continuously monitor material plans to ensure the availability of raw materials required for the production of semi-finished and finished goods. Supplier Management: Track supplier performance against agreed service levels, identify potential risks, and escalate issues when necessary. Forecast Sharing: Communicate raw material forecasts to suppliers to support effective supply planning and alignment with business needs.
Order Management: Create and manage supplier call-offs, ensuring materials are ordered and delivered according to production requirements. Delivery Follow-Up: Monitor order confirmations, shipment status, and delivery performance to secure uninterrupted material flow. Inventory Optimization: Support inventory management activities to maintain appropriate stock levels while balancing working capital objectives.
Master Data Maintenance: Ensure planning and procurement master data is accurate, up to date, and aligned with operational requirements.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in materials planning, logistics, supply chain, or production planning within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP, planning tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and make decisions with limited information.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and with suppliers. 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. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Application End Date: 13 ago 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity263690