.About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together. For more information please visit Jr Material Planner As a Material Planner, you will be involved in planning all raw materials and packaging, ensuring that the production plan can be executed. Through close contact with procurement and suppliers, you will ensure a solid supplier relationship and performance. About the Job... Review/update material planning and manage material availability: planning of raw & packaging materials, ensuring that the production plan can be executed. Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines. Review the 12-week outlook for the material plan, taking into account capacity agreements and storage capacity on the site. Support the material controllers and the site with analyses when needed to create visibility. Manage MRP exception messages. Drive gatekeeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI's to measure performance. Reviewing with Supplier flexibility to support Material Planning with respect to supplier capacity and suppliers' 2nd tier material availability. Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC) of raw and pack materials, whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing. Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack). Ensure rework and scrapping at the site/primary DC. Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on raw & pack materials for existing, new and phase-out products; also maintaining updated in ERP system. Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required material planning activities; also support on reporting where necessary. About You... University Education (e.G. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification. Fluent and able to work in English (part of the team is based in the Netherlands). Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours. Fluent and able to work in Spanish. The position will be located in Barcelona. At least 1 year of experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint/Coating or Retail will be appreciated. Experience in Logistics will also be valuable