Production Planner
Richemont seeks a Production Planner in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland — coordinate production schedules, MRP and inventory for luxury manufacturing.
Overview
Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group that owns and supports a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watchmaking and fashion accessories. The organisation emphasizes artisanal craft, long-term brand stewardship and international distribution through both wholesale and directly operated retail channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with commercial forecasts and capacity constraints.
- Operate and supervise material requirements planning (MRP) processes to secure components and optimise inventory levels.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, quality control and logistics to resolve bottlenecks and accelerate throughput.
- Manage supplier lead times and follow up on purchase orders to guarantee timely receipt of critical parts and subassemblies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (OTD, inventory turns, days of supply) and produce regular reports for operations and senior management.
- Perform demand translation from sales/marketing inputs into executable shop-floor plans and adjust plans in response to changing priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning cadence, stock reduction and order fulfilment processes.
- Support product launches and seasonal ramps with detailed capacity and materials plans, escalating risks proactively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, logistics or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in production planning, MRP or materials management—preferably within luxury goods, watchmaking or precision manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to translate commercial forecasts into operational plans and to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
- Strong analytical capability with experience reporting on planning KPIs and driving process improvements.
- Proven stakeholder management skills with experience liaising across procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to planning and problem resolution.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in production planning, materials management or MRP roles; experience in a luxury manufacturing or precision production environment is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering or equivalent; professional certifications in supply chain/production planning are an advantage.
Culture
Richemont’s workplace blends heritage craftsmanship with modern operational rigor. The environment rewards precision, collaboration and an appreciation for quality, offering opportunities to work closely with expert artisans and international teams within a values-driven luxury group.