Audemars Piguet Production Planning Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
A prestigious Swiss watch manufacture based in Le Brassus, specialising in haute horlogerie and precision mechanical assembly. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrialised small-series production, operating within an ecosystem of highly specialised ateliers and global suppliers.
Confidential Swiss watch manufacture — Le Brassus: Production Planning Manager. Lead production scheduling and materials planning for precision horology.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and execute the master production schedule to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
- Translate demand forecasts and orders into detailed production plans, balancing capacity, takt times and constraints.
- Perform materials requirement planning (MRP) and coordinate with purchasing to secure timely component availability.
- Collaborate closely with workshop managers, quality, sourcing and logistics to resolve bottlenecks and expedite critical orders.
- Monitor and report planning KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, backlog, lead times); initiate corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.
- Manage short-term scheduling and shop-floor sequencing to optimise throughput and minimise work-in-progress.
- Support S&OP processes and participate in cross-functional production reviews and change-control boards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, industrial engineering, manufacturing management or related discipline.
- Proven knowledge of production planning methodologies (MPS/MRP), capacity planning and inventory control.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience using planning metrics to shape decisions and improvements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience liaising between production, procurement, quality and external suppliers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-precision manufacturing environment and manage competing priorities.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–6 years of progressive experience in production planning or scheduling within precision manufacturing, industrial assembly, or luxury goods production; experience in watchmaking or small-series artisanal manufacturing is highly relevant.
Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, manufacturing management or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland — conveniently close to Lausanne.
Culture
The organisation places strong emphasis on craftsmanship, precision and long-term quality, while operating with disciplined manufacturing processes. The workplace culture values close cross-disciplinary collaboration, respect for artisanal expertise and a continuous-improvement mindset.
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