Planning Specialist

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About the client:

Its a global leader in specialized in-vitro diagnostics dedicated to advancing patient care through innovation precision and scientific excellence. With a strong international presence across more than 30 countries it develops and manufactures cutting-edge diagnostic systems and reagents that support clinical decision-making in critical care hemostasis and autoimmunity among other areas.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Planning Manager the Production Planning Specialist plays a key role in managing production planning across the entire manufacturing process from raw materials and packaging through intermediate and finished products.

The positions main objective is to ensure optimal stock levels at every stage guaranteeing customer demand is met on time and in full while maintaining a balanced and efficient use of manufacturing capacity and minimizing production costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the annual master production plan.
• Prepare and review short- and mid-term production schedules for sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Ensure production plans align with customer order commitments and delivery timelines.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials components and packaging to support production continuity.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the production plan adjusting as necessary to meet targets.
• Balance production and quality control capacities to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Identify capacity constraints set priorities and propose corrective actions when required.
• Conduct forecast variation analysis and participate in quarterly coordination meetings with the planners.
• Lead weekly supply chain review meetings to track and resolve service-level issues.
• Coordinate regular follow-up meetings with manufacturing teams.
• Support planning activities related to business growth including new product launches and projects.
• Oversee stock levels and manage the ATG budget (expired surplus or scrapped materials) for assigned items.
• Maintain and improve SAP master data related to planning.
• Update and document planning procedures.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function.
• Assist the Planning Manager with budget preparation and performance monitoring for the department.

Budget Responsibility

Yes responsible for managing ATG-related budgets within assigned product scope.

Key Internal Relationships

The role involves close collaboration with multiple departments including Manufacturing QRA Operational Excellence Finance Marketing Product Transfer and R&D as well as strong teamwork with Supply Chain functions such as Customer Service Procurement Logistics and Warehouse.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on practical mindset.
• Excellent time management and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility and collaboration in cross-functional environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare technical reports or presentations.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and alignment with companys values.

Education & Experience

• Education:
• Required: Higher Vocational Training (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior) in a field related to supply chain or production planning.
• Preferred: University degree or equivalent higher education.
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a similar planning or supply chain role.

Additional Requirements

• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word); advanced SAP knowledge highly valued.
• Languages: Fluent in Spanish or Catalan with advanced English (spoken and written).
• Other: Experience in demand planning and Lean environments considered an asset.