Hybrid Planning Manager

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Lead the production planning for the full site by planning, controlling and monitoring the production of assigned product groups in line with deadlines and costs.
  • Supervise and coordinate the local buyer.
  • Develop and implement detailed production plans across all product groups.
  • Manage site inventory counts for all products including monthly reporting.
  • Oversee slow-moving and obsolete stock, including discontinuations.
  • Collaborate regularly with the demand planner to review and adjust monthly forecasts.
  • Maintain material master data in SAP; support other colleagues in other SAP modules.
  • Release production orders, monitor progress, and incorporate changes as needed.
  • Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce throughput time, optimize capacity, lower costs, and eliminate sources of error.
  • Participate in monthly global planner meetings to stay updated on system enhancements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in production and/or supply chain
  • People management experience (1–2 years minimum)
  • Solid knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
  • Basic familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • APICS certification a plus
  • Strong analytical mindset and passion for planning and scheduling processes
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels in a matrix organization
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) valued
  • Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
  • 40 hour working week with flexible working model
  • Additional paid days off
  • Favorable pension fund contributions
  • You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
  • Sport and leisure club
  • Discounts at the company shop
  • Free Staff Parking
  • Subsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcard
  • Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water)
  • Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital

Job title

Planning Manager

Job type

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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