Industrial Demand Planner

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Thales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products, software and services based on trhee core technologies: digital identification, data protection and application security.

If you’re looking for new opportunities, and ready to join a high-skilled multicultural team, we are now looking for an Industrial Demand Planner to join the Legal Team, to be based in Spain, preferably in Madrid area.
 

What will you do?

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of all supply chain and logistics activities within the organization. The role manages material flow, demand planning, inventory levels, production requirements, and supplier coordination to secure operational continuity and high service levels.

Acting as a key liaison between Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Sales, and Logistics, this role supports the end-to-end supply chain to meet customer demand, optimize costs, and ensure timely deliveries.

The role contributes to:

• Manage inventory levels, safety stock, replenishment and stock rotation.
• Coordinate inbound materials and ensure timely availability for production.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on forecasts and production schedules.
• Develop and update daily/weekly/monthly production plans.
• Monitor purchase orders, lead times, delays, and supplier performance.
• Conduct demand analysis, forecasting, and consumption variance reviews.
• Track and report key KPIs: OTD, fill rate, stock accuracy, obsolescence.
• Handle material transfers, returns, discrepancies, and stock adjustments.
• Coordinate shipments, logistics documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze logistics and supply chain costs and propose optimizations.
• Maintain accurate data and master records in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Identify supply risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages, or quality issues.

Facilitate cross-functional coordination to secure continuous production flow.

About You

To succeed in this job, you should have:

Technical skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Intermediate–advanced English (B2)
• Advanced level of Spanish (C1)
• Oracle, Workday, MS Office
• 2–5 years in supply chain, planning, logistics, procurement, or materials management.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, electronics, pharma, or consumer goods is preferred.
• MRP planning and BOM management.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
• Inventory management techniques (ABC, safety stock, cycle counts).
• Inbound/outbound logistics coordination.
• Demand forecasting and statistical analysis.
• Production planning and scheduling (PPC/PCS).
• Basic understanding of Incoterms and import/export documentation (preferred).
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, data analysis).
• Basic knowledge of Lean/Kaizen tools (a plus).

What do we offer?

• Flexible working hours.
• Intensive working days on Fridays and during August.
• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten).
• Free coffee on-site!

Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.   
 

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!