Planning Manager
Givaudan
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Volketswil • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
production planningschedulingcapacity managementinventory managementmaterial master dataproduction ordersContinuous ImprovementLeanSix Sigmaanalytical skills
Soft skills
people managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skillsleadershipforecastingreportingmatrix organization experience
Certifications
APICS certification