Production Planning Team Leader PC About the Role We are looking for a Production Planning Team Leader to join our Planning & Logistics HUB in Barcelona. In this role you will lead a team of Production Planners to ensure excellence in execution of related Production Planning activities, and being responsible for the team operational activities, performance and team members development management. What You Will Do Apply Production Planning standard best practices defined by PLEx team. Lead and develop the team of Production Planners to safeguard products availability in the right location, on-time and quantity to optimize Essity Service to Customers, Working Capital and Cost. Facilitate connection between the Hub SP teams and the internal and external stakeholders. Hold regular team and individual review meetings. Proactively identify main gaps and potential barriers, recommend solutions based on data and assist resolution and escalation. Define, implement and monitor relevant KPIs and RCA processes. Update relevant stakeholders on the planning activities as needed. Key contributor for the SP Transformation roadmap and for embracing new Digital systems solutions of Supply Planning. Contribute with the Team Leaders network and PLEx to look for continuous improvement activities and implement them in the team. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or in a related technical field. 4+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, forecasting and inventory management. Experience in people mgmt. and/or proven capability to manage others. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Expert in MS office tools. Knowledge of software such as SAP or other ERP / planning tools would be valuable. Proficient in English, other languages valuable. 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: Essity263987 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!