Supply Planner Location: Barcelona, Spain Direct message the job poster from Clariant Responsibilities Supply Planning & Scheduling Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Order Management to develop detailed planning scenarios. Create production schedules using optimization algorithms, considering operational constraints. Maintain plan status and sales order accuracy within the system. Plan strategic raw materials and manage the purchase order process, including call‑offs. Maintain agreed safety stocks and allocate them to regional needs. Determine economic value parameters (EVPs) from planned utilizations. Inventory Management & Monitoring Monitor inventory levels (stock, WIP, GIT) and trigger corrective actions. Adjust short‑term production and purchase plans, including capacity utilization and call‑offs. Optimize inventory to ensure material availability per forecasts, orders, and production plans. Coordination & Communication Lead the Sales & Operations Execution (SOE) process for assigned supply chains. Coordinate components and resources to enable lean production. Communicate production plans and lead times to stakeholders, including Global Supply Managers. Alert stakeholders about capacity limitations based on production feedback. Display long‑term production planning in the planning system. Reporting & Analysis Provide planning input to S&OP tactical and strategic processes. Report and analyze production lead times and delivery reliability of strategic raw materials. Report and analyze planning scenarios. Continuous Improvement & Excellence Implement improvement measures with Global Supply Managers. Participate in developing new planning systems and logistics processes. Foster a high‑performance culture and promote Clariant Excellence values. Qualifications Industrial, Process or Supply Chain Engineering degree. 5+ years experience in production planning or supply chain. Proficiency in SAP and Advanced Planning Systems (APO, Kinaxis). Experience with linear optimization algorithms and financial calculations (CP1, EVP, inventory carrying costs). Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills. Advanced English communication skills. Beneficial certifications: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. Benefits Permanent employment contract. Work‑from‑home flexibility (2 days in office / 3 days remote). Opportunity to join a global tech‑savvy team. Open and collaborative culture that supports professional development. Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technologies. Comprehensive training and certification budget. Full benefits package. Transparent salary, rewards, and recognition policies. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment. Join our global team to transform the chemical industry with analytical. #J-18808-Ljbffr