Breguet Planning and Scheduling Manager

Breguet is an eminent Swiss haute horlogerie maison renowned for its technical innovation and refined aesthetic. As a leading brand within the Swatch Group portfolio, Breguet combines centuries of watchmaking heritage with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and a relentless focus on craftsmanship.

1. Define, maintain and optimise the master production schedule to ensure on‑time delivery of finished timepieces while respecting quality and lead‑time constraints.
2. Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into detailed production plans and daily work orders; balance capacity and demand across ateliers.
3. Coordinate sequencing of operations between component workshops, assembly, finishing and quality control to minimise WIP and throughput time.
4. Collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality and After‑Sales to manage material availability, escalate bottlenecks and mitigate disruption risks.
5. Implement capacity planning and line balancing, propose corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase flow efficiency.
6. Monitor and report key planning KPIs (OTIF, lead times, WIP levels, schedule adherence); deliver regular performance reviews to senior management.
7. Lead, coach and develop a small planning team; define roles, allocate workloads and ensure rigorous process compliance.
8. Maintain and optimise planning parameters in ERP/MRP/MES systems; participate in system rollouts and master data governance.

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or equivalent technical discipline.
2. Proven managerial experience in production planning/scheduling within precision manufacturing, ideally luxury watchmaking or micro‑mechanics.
3. Strong analytical capability to manage complex constraints and propose pragmatic, data‑driven solutions.
4. Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills across multifunctional teams.
5. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning and inventory control principles.
6. Fluency in English and business proficiency in the local working language is typically expected (not specified in source).

1. SAP PP
2. MRP/ERP systems
3. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
4. Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros)
5. Production capacity planning
6. KPI reporting and data analysis

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in production planning and scheduling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position; experience in high‑precision or luxury manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent; advanced diploma or master's degree desirable but not required.

Breguet cultivates a workplace where meticulous craftsmanship meets engineering excellence. The environment prizes precision, inter‑disciplinary collaboration and continuous technical development, offering professionals the chance to work on highly complex, heritage‑rich products in a culture of high standards.