Richemont Production Planner

Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that brings together prestigious maisons across jewelry, watchmaking, leather goods and writing instruments. The group is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, long-term brand stewardship and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, offering professionals the chance to work alongside artisans and experts within internationally recognised maisons.

1. Develop and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery dates and internal targets.
2. Translate demand forecasts and orders into feasible production plans, balancing capacity, lead times and inventory levels.
3. Coordinate material availability and release of work orders, collaborating closely with procurement, quality control and workshop teams.
4. Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints; propose and implement corrective actions to optimise throughput and on-time delivery.
5. Monitor production KPIs (on-time delivery, lead times, inventory turns) and produce regular reports for operations and supply chain stakeholders.
6. Liaise with external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure alignment to schedules and quality standards.
7. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce lead times and minimise obsolescence.

1. Proven experience in production planning, supply chain or manufacturing scheduling within a precision or luxury manufacturing environment.
2. Strong analytical aptitude with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable production decisions.
3. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
4. Effective communicator with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
5. Attention to detail and a commitment to the quality standards typical of luxury goods production.

1. Production scheduling
2. MRP/ERP processes
3. Inventory and material planning
4. Capacity planning and shop floor coordination
5. KPI monitoring and production reporting
6. Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Mid-level role requiring approximately 3+ years of hands-on production planning or supply chain experience, preferably within luxury goods, watchmaking, jewelry or precision manufacturing.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent vocational training.

Richemont cultivates a culture that blends artisanal excellence with structured operational discipline. Teams are expected to uphold meticulous quality standards while collaborating across maisons and functions to preserve brand heritage and drive operational improvement.