Planning Manager overseeing production planning at Givaudan's Active Beauty site in Volketswil. Leading planning processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across product groups.
Responsibilities
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
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